Transfer to/from - Newark New Jersey airport (EWR)
Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in Newark New Jersey airport (EWR)
Transportation
Located 16 miles from Manhattan and only 2 miles from downtown Newark, the airport offers seamless connections via train, taxi, and ride-hailing services:
Trains (AirTrain + NJ Transit / Amtrak)
The fastest and most reliable transport option to reach Newark Penn Station and New York Penn Station (Midtown Manhattan). The journey involves two simple steps:
- AirTrain Newark: Ride the monorail from any terminal to the Newark Liberty International Airport Station (monorail access fee of $8.75 USD is automatically included in most train tickets issued to or from the airport).
- NJ Transit / Amtrak: At the station, board NJ Transit rail lines (approx. 30 minutes to NY Penn Station for $17.25 USD total, or 5 minutes to Newark Penn Station for $12.05 USD). From Newark Penn Station, you can also transfer to the PATH system toward the World Trade Center. Amtrak trains provide regional service along the Northeast Corridor to Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Boston.
NJ Transit Website | Amtrak Website
Official Taxis
Uniformed dispatchers manage official taxi stands located outside the arrivals level of each terminal. Fares follow official regulated meters and zones. For safety, avoid unsolicited transportation offers inside the terminal building.
Ride-Hailing Apps (Uber, Lyft)
Uber and Lyft pick up passengers at designated Ride App Pick Up curbsides:
- Terminal A: Arrivals level, across the street.
- Terminal B: Arrivals level, front curb.
- Terminal C: Level 3 of Garage C.
In addition, Uber Shuttle operates affordable shared trips connecting Newark Airport directly to Midtown Manhattan (Grand Central and Times Square).
Rent a Car
Buses
Newark Airport Express (Coach USA to Manhattan)
Convenient nonstop express coach service between airport terminals and central Manhattan, with an average trip duration of 50 minutes. Scheduled drop-off points include Grand Central Station, Bryant Park, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Fares are $23.50 USD one-way and $39.50 USD round-trip. Tickets can be purchased online or at airport stop locations.
Official Newark Airport Express Website
NJ Transit Public Buses
The most affordable option connecting the airport with Newark and surrounding communities in New Jersey:
- Route 28: Serves Newark Penn Station, Bloomfield, and Montclair.
- Route 37: Serves Newark and Irvington.
- Route 62: Connects to Newark Penn Station and Elizabeth.
- Route 67: Connects to Monmouth County destinations.
- Route 107: Serves South Orange and the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York.
Latest updates: October 02, 2026
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