Sign up for the free, daily TPG newsletter for more travel tips. One of the biggest considerations when traveling to or from Newark airport during a trip to Manhattan is traffic. What might otherwise be a minute trip could easily take an hour when traffic is bad. When returning to Newark after your trip, you have to bake in a good buffer, or you could end up missing your flight. This is where AirTrain comes into play. AirTrain is a rail line that transports passengers between all three Newark Airport terminals, parking garages, rental car facilities and Newark Liberty Airport Station.
Although AirTrain runs 24 hours a day throughout the year, NJ Transit has no service between the hours of 2 a. You can purchase a ticket at any ticket kiosk before getting on the AirTrain or through the New Jersey transit app. The ticket includes your AirTrain ticket and your New Jersey train ticket combined. There are no other stops in Manhattan prior to arriving at Penn Station. If your hotel is not near Penn Station, you can access many subway lines right inside the building just follow the signs or walk outside to grab a taxi or Uber.
If you are staying in lower Manhattan, you might want to take a slightly different route. The total ride is approximately 40 minutes. For those staying in Jersey City instead of Manhattan, you can follow these same directions, but get off the PATH train at Exchange Place — which is the stop right before entering Manhattan. Related: The best Hyatt Category 4 hotels for family vacations. You are limited with luggage on the bus, however, and the travel time will take longer.
The cost is slightly more expensive, but will get you there significantly quicker. Buses run days a year and depart Newark Airport between the hours of 4 a. Depending on the time of the day, a new bus is supposed to depart every 15 to 30 minutes. If you're traveling with a lot of luggage, kids or with a pet, this is a great way to travel, though its not inexpensive.
If you've got a large party, you can hire a car to accommodate as many as 10 people and their luggage. Airport Shuttles There are several Airport Shuttle companies to choose from and truthfully, if you have a large party traveling with you more then 4 adults , this might be the best way to go unless you hire a private car service. Thanks so much for reading, Warren! Appreciate your kind words. And, I agree…us NYers are always happy to help travelers navigate the public transportation system.
Hi Jackie, great article. And funny, that each person will pay for the toll as if they went all by themselves… or am I not understanding how this works correctly? Thanks for reading, Jaro. I think the woman you spoke with is mistaken. Tax and tolls are included.
I have 2 screenshots that show what it looked like if I arrived into Newark and went to a hotel in Manhattan. As you can see the first one says tax and tolls included.
This reflects in the grand total on the final checkout page. Hope this helps. Great article! So helpful! I am trying to figure out the least stressful way from Newark to Grand Central Station for my husband not using a taxi or uber.
He will arrive in Newark terminal C at 10;40pm on Monday. He will have a standard suitcase and briefcase. Any suggestions? Thanks for reading, Marilee. You can reserve online and pay in advance. You can book a round trip and get door-to-door service from the airport to the hotel and back.
Hi Jackie Great Article, Really helpful! We are trying to figure out the best way to get from Newark to Astoria Queens. Have been to New York few times before so am familiar with the subway etc.. It will be myself, partner and 2 year old in a pushchair. Any help would be great. Thanks for reading, Shane.
Everyday NYers use the subways all the time with strollers, kids scooters, etc. And, arriving into New York Penn Station and transferring to the subway will be easy. You likely need the N or Q trains which you can get by taking the 1,2 or 3 trains 1 stop uptown to Times Square and switching to the N or Q to Astoria.
We should have taken the train. Do not take the Go Airlink. We chose to do this and it was horrible. We made reservations but still had to wait over an hour and a half for a shuttle. They were rude and unorganized. We will take the train system back to the airport!! I encourage you to reach out to Go Airlink to explain what happened with their customer support. Hi, thank you for your helpful article! I am a fellow teacher :.
Would you suggest the AirTrain or just booking a shuttle? Thanks for reading, Jenny! Public transportation could be a bit slow to get you there by 4am for a 6am flight. Hope you have great travels. Many thanks, Jackie, your article is super informative. Looks like the shuttle for me from Newark to Manhattan. Hi Robin, yes. So, we will be traveling into Newark Airport arriving at pm.
Would it be a good idea to take the train that day, I expect there might be a lot of traffic because of the show? We have to be at the Rock before 3pm I think, before they close for foot traffic. Any advice appreciated.
FYI, our hotel is just a few blocks from the Rock, so would still have some travel from Penn Station to the hotel to deal with if we take the train. Thanks for reading, Kim. Yes, without a doubt, take the train. This is one of the busiest traffic days in and around NYC so avoid the roads at all costs. From Penn Station, I would take the subway to your hotel. Normally, the taxi ride from Penn Station would be quick but on this day, midtown Manhattan can be snarled because of the traffic and road closures.
The 1, 2, or 3 train will help you get close to your hotel. Jackie, this was VERY helpful! Departing out of EWR on Sunday at pm.
Is Uber our best bet due to the size of our family? Yes, an Uber will be your best bet for a large group. Hi there… we are arriving at Newark at pm on Tuesday, October 1. Wondering if it will be ok fto be walking from train station in Manhattan to East Village 4th street between 1st and 2nd avenue — my guess is that it will be close to 7 or 8 pm based on your description.
Would you suggest an alternative. Thanks for reading, Lita. This is the last stop on the train. From there to the East Village, I recommend taking a taxi or an Uber. That neighborhood is not walkable with luggage, etc.
I do think public transportation is the best option. Hi, great article! Just returned from Korea and loved their public transportation. We are arriving on a monday to Newark at 8 am and headed to Hilton Midtown.
My husband who is a retired 23 yr. Korea was a return to the DMZ where he was stationed. We will be there for 3 full days. Best way to go in your opinion? Any extra ideas you can provide?
See a show? Thank you in advanced! What a great trip that must have been to Korea…and now NYC! Given your arrival time on a Monday morning, I highly recommend public transportation from Newark. I have several guides on the blog about NYC like this one for first-timers and even a mega list of things to do. I would definitely plan to see a show, though. Just remember, Broadway is closed on Monday nights. So plan for Tuesday or Wednesday.
Hope you have a great trip to NYC! Thank you Jackie for a great article! You have skills to explain somehow complicated things on a very understandable and clear way. After reading dozens of other articles about the subject I was still confused regarding the alternatives but only your writing helped me to see the point and to make the final decision.
We have a family of six persons and we will arrive to Newark during early Friday evening. Express coach has got super bad reviews from many travellers. We cannot fit into one yellow taxi and two of them would be ridiculously expensive. I have researched some private van options but they have also some risks heavy traffic, delayed flight, unclear agreement, not positive reviews, etc.
So, we choose train this time although we usually prefer easy door-to-door options. Good article! Thanks for reading, Antoxa. Once you leave the airport, you have to factor in time to go back through security, not to mention round trip transit time on public transportation.
Best to find an airport lounge to relax in. Hi Jackie! Thanks for the helpful article. Party of 4 adults arriving at EWR on a Saturday at 11am and departing flight is the following Tuesday at 7pm. Can do stairs, but hoping not to climb a lot of them. Is the train the best bet to our hotel, which is Midtown on W 35th Street, or do you have other suggestion like Uber?
Also, what time do you suggest departing for the airport for the return flight? When looking at GoLink the recommended pickup time is pm. Thanks for reading, TB. The train is a great option because it will be cheaper than an Uber. However, on a Saturday morning, the traffic should be light er than a weekday so it could be faster than the train in this case. For your return, I would definitely take the train.
Go Airlink is suggesting that early departure time no doubt due to commuter traffic. This is so helpful. I get so stressed transferring from airports to destination! Go Airlink NYC seem like a good option but they do have terrible reviews here and on TripAdvisor which is putting me off.
Maybe the AirTrain? I arrive into Newark but then fly out from JFK. Are transport options into both airports similar? Thanks for reading, Kathryn. Both JFK and Newark have public transportation options. What I would like to do is drive from Ohio and catch some public transit to Mahattan from Newark area.
Thanks for reading, Paul and sorry for the delayed response. LGA is really really spread out. The one exception to my Newark hate is the Newark Airport Express shuttle bus, which is the best way to get from Newark to Manhattan. This marvel of janky bus travel once got me from Penn Station in Manhattan, a minute walk from Times Square to my terminal at Newark in 17 minutes.
I know that sounds impossible, and it is—but it happened. Whenever you drive into the city of New York from the New Jersey side, you have to pay a toll. When you take a taxi, that toll gets slapped onto the price of your fare.
Both ways. If you want to pay steep tolls or leave for the airport at 3am, fly out of Newark airport. JFK is the easiest to access by subway. LaGuardia requires a transfer to a bus, and Newark can be confusing and requires several transfers. Taxis, ride shares, and even shuttle buses will get you to any of the three NYC airports.
NYC infrastructure is a mess right now. Manhattan is only 12 miles long, and New Jersey is just over the river.
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