For transportation to Manhattan, you can always use NJ Transit trains, which require a 5-minute ride from the airport on the automated train AirTrain.
Alternatively, CoachUSA buses run directly from the terminals without transfers.
AirTrain
An automated train „Air Train“, connects the terminals with the nearby train station „Newark Liberty Airport Railroad“ and stops at all terminals and parking lots. You can then continue on NJ Transit or Amtrak trains to Newark, New York or Philadelphia.
Official information can be found at: newarkairport.com/air-train.
Tickets
One ride from all terminals to the train station costs 8,25 usd. Multi-day tickets are not valid on AirTrain for travel in New York City.
You can pay contactlessly with your own card/mobile/watch or buy a traditional paper ticket from a machine.
If you are only transferring between terminals, the fare is free.
Times
AirTrain operates 24/7. Frequency between connections is 8-12 minutes during the day and 15-20 minutes at night.
From the train station to Terminal C, it takes 5 minutes, while it takes about 12 minutes to get to Terminal A.
Train to New York
Two train companies stop at the Newark Airport Railraod station.
NJ Transit
Trains run at irregular intervals 3-5 times per hour through Newark to Central New York's Penn Station.
At Newark Penn Station, you can transfer to PATH trains running to lower Manhattan to the "World Trade Center" station.
A ticket for 15,75 usd can be purchased from a vending machine at the AirTrain station near the terminal for a price that covers both the AirTrain and the train to New York. Alternatively, tickets can also be purchased on the NJ Transit mobile app.
You can save money by taking the #62 bus from all terminals to Newark Penn Station, where both NJ Transit and PATH trains to New York City run. Bus 62 runs once every 10 to 15 minutes and tickets cost 1,60 usd. You can pay cash at the driver's station or through the NJ Transit mobile app.
- Travel time: 40 minutes from the terminal to Penn Station
- Cost: 15,75 usd
- Frequency: 10-25 minutes
- Last train from the airport - 1:31
- First train from NYC - 4:15 a.m. (5:10 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays)
- Find connections and schedules: njtransit.com
AMTRAK
Long-distance AMTRAK trains can also be used to travel from the airport to Penn Station in New York City, but this is only a supplemental service and is not cost-effective.
It is not possible to buy a joint ticket for AMTRAK and AirTrain, and a single ticket for the trains from the airport to New York City costs from 19 usd to 63 usd. The trains are mainly for long-distance travel to other destinations.
Official website: amtrak.com
Buses to Manhattan
Direct service to Manhattan is provided by Coach USA buses. Buses stop at all terminals.
In New York, buses stop at only 3 stops.
- Port Authority - Main Bus Station
- Bryant Park - Times Square
- Grand Central - Train Station
Tickets for 18,70 usd can be purchased from the driver with cash or card, or via the official coachusa.com website.
Buses have the advantage over the train of a direct route with no transfers - no need to use AirTrain to get to your stop. The disadvantage is the possibility of protracted traffic jams, which can add up to tens of minutes to the route.
- Travel time - 70 minutes
- Price - 18,70 usd
- Frequency - 45 minutes
- Last bus from the airport - 22:45
- First bus from Grand Central - 7:00
Public Transportation Map for Newark
View a map of all subway, bus and train lines serving Newark EWR.
Taxi to New York
Taxi fares to Manhattan are fixed and the city is divided into 4 zones. Prices do not include tolls and special airport surcharges.
In general, count on the total price when traveling to Manhattan between 70 usd and 90 usd. You can always pay by card and cash.
For complete taxi fares to all destinations, visit the airport's website: newarkairport.com//taxi.
Car rental
If you are travelling only to New York, use only public transport, which works well in the city. A car would be a liability.
However, if you want to go somewhere other than New York from Newark Airport, renting a car is already a very viable option. Long-distance passenger transport in the US doesn't work very well and is very expensive.
Weekly rental prices start at 270 usd.
Transportation to Newark
If you are heading to the nearby city of Newark, which can serve as a cheaper alternative for accommodation when visiting New York, use trains or local buses.
Train
NJ Transit trains do not stop directly at the terminal, but at the station Newark Airport Railraod, which can be reached from all terminals by the automated AirTrain.
A combined AirTrain + train ticket can be purchased for 11,25 usd at a vending machine at an AirTrain station or on the NJ Transit mobile app.
The total travel time from the terminals to Newark Penn Station is 10-15 minutes. Find connections and schedules: njtransit.com.
Bus
Cheaper, but longer, transportation is provided by local bus routes. Unlike the train, however, they stop directly at all terminals.
You can buy a 1-zone ticket for 1,60 usd the driver (cash only) or the NJ Transit mobile app.
It takes about 25 minutes to get to downtown Newark on the 62 and 67. Frequency of service is about 10-20 minutes.
Trains to Philadelphia, Washington D.C.
AMTRAK trains offer direct long-distance service from Newark Airport Railraod, which can be reached from all terminals by the automated AirTrain.
Search for connections and book tickets online at amtrak.com.
- Philadelphia - 10 times daily, 70 minutes, prices from 15 usd
- Washington D.C. - 9 times daily, journey time 3 hours 10 minutes, price from 39 usd
- Baltimore - 9x daily, journey time 2.5 hours, price from 36 usd
- Boston - 4 times a day, journey time 5 hours, price from 39 usd
To New York JFK Airport
It takes approximately 2 hours to transfer from Newark Airport to JFK Airport in New York.
Take the AirTrain to „Newark Liberty Airport Railroad“, where you can take the train to the Penn Station terminus.
From Pennsylvania Station, the E subway runs to Sutphin Blvd / Archer Av, where you will transfer to the AirTrain again.
- Newark Airport (AirTrain) - Newark Airport Railroad - 10 minutes and 8,25 usd
- Newark Airport Railroad - Penn Station (NJ Transit Train) - 25 minutes and 7,50 usd
- Penn Station - Sutphin Blvd / Archer Av (Metro E) - 40 minutes and 2,90 usd
- Jamaica - JFK (Air Train) - 20 minutes a 8,25 usd
- Total approx. 2 hours and 26,90 usd
Taxi between airports will take about an hour and a half and cost around 125 usd.
To La Guardia Airport
The transfer between Newark and La Guardia airports will also take approximately 2 hours if you take the following route.
- Newark Airport (AirTrain) - Newark Airport Railroad - 10 minutes and 8,25 usd
- Newark Airport Railroad - Penn Station (NJ Transit Train) - 25 minutes and 7,50 usd
- Penn Station - Jackson Hts / Roosvelt Av (Metro E) - 25 minutes and 2,90 usd
- Roosvelt Av - La Guardia Airport (Bus Q47 or Q70) - 40 minutes and 2,90 usd
- Total approx. 2 hours and 21,55 usd
Taxi between the airports will take about an hour and a half and cost around 125 usd.
New Jersey Regional Trains
NJ Transit direct trains also run south from Newark Airport Railraod to destinations such as Trenton, New Brunswick, Princeton, Bay Head, Bradley Beach, Long Branch and more.
Find connections and schedules: njtransit.com.
Purchase a combination AirTrain + train ticket from a vending machine at an AirTrain station or the NJ Transit mobile app.
