Option 1: AirTrain / NJ Transit Northeast Corridor/North Jersey Coast Line
- Travel time: 50 minutes
- Stopping at all Terminals, theAirTrain connects Newark Airport with the Newark Liberty International Airport Station – a commuter and intercity train station serving NJ Transit and Amtrak. Board NJ Transit’s Northeast Corridor Line or North Jersey Coast Line to New York Penn Station – New York’s intercity train station.
- Fare for AirTrain is $8.50. Fare for NJ Transit is $8.30.
- Fastest
Option 2: NJ Transit 62 Bus / PATH Subway
- Travel time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Starting at the Level 1 area of each terminal board NJ Transit 62 Bus and ride to Newark Penn Station. From Newark Penn board the Newark-World Trade Center Line (Red) towards lower Manhattan. Arrive at the World Trade Center Station with connections to the New York City Subway.
- Note: NJ Transit Policy limits travelers to 2 pieces of baggage when riding bus 62 to Manhattan.
- Fare for NJ Transit is $4.80 ($1.80 for Bus, $3.00 for PATH Subway.
- Cheapest
Option 3: Newark Airport Express Bus
- Travel time: 50 minutes
- Another method without the need to transfer is to use a Newark Airport Express Bus to Manhattan.Newark Airport Express provides a flat fare with luggage storage. Starting at the Level 1 area of each terminal (look for signs to indicate the exact location). This is a frequent service but we recommend booking in advance. FInal destination in Manhattan is thePort Authority Bus Terminal.
- Fare for Newark Airport Express starts at $22.50.
Option 4: Taxi / Rideshare
- Travel time: 30-60 minutes
- Undoubtedly, the most expensive option from our list but the most private. In addition to taxis, Uber and Lyft offer private rideshare services from the airport. Travel time is approximately 30-60 minutes. If you arrive at rush hour expect to sit in traffic and beware of heavy congestion in the Lincoln or Holland Tunnel. Expect to pay about $70-100 for a ride.