Question

How do I get from Newark Airport to Manhattan?

Newark Airport is around 17 to 19 miles from Manhattan's central business district, depending on the route you take. Depending on the day and time you arrive and the mode of transportation you pick, the trip from EWR to Manhattan can take from half an hour to well over an hour.

There are several options to get from Newark Airport to Manhattan: 

Newark Airport Bus 

It picks up passengers at each terminal and drops them off at Times Square, Bryant Park, or Grand Central Terminal. It is not the cheapest way to get to Manhattan (it’s more expensive than riding the train). Still, the several stops mean you can get dropped off pretty close to where you need to go in Manhattan.  

A one-way ticket on this Newark Airport Express costs around $22.50 for an adult. Buses run from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. and leave every 15 minutes, except very early in the morning and late at night when they run every 30 minutes. This makes these buses an easy option to get to the airport.     

Newark to Manhattan by Airtrain 

You can travel by train from Newark Airport to Manhattan via the Airtrain and New Jersey Transit for as little as $16.80 per person. Take the AirTrain from your arrival port to AirTrain Station, where you can board a New Jersey Transit train to get down at New York’s Penn Station. 

You can purchase AirTrain tickets from ticket machines at the entrance to AirTrain stations in each airline terminal or from the machines at Newark Liberty International Airport Station. You can also purchase tickets from ticket agents or ticket machines at most NJ Transit stations. 

Travel from Newark to Manhattan by Shuttle 

If you want to save money but don’t want to deal with the trouble of figuring out the bus or train, the Go Airlink NYC shuttle is an easy way to get from Newark Airport to Manhattan. Go Airlink NYC is an approved partner of the New York and New Jersey Port Authorities. Shuttles can be reserved in advance, and your driver will track your flight and wait if it is delayed. 

Get a taxi or book an Uber/Lyft 

If this is your first trip to the Big Apple, a taxi, private car, or rideshare is indisputably the most convenient method to get from Newark to New York. All EWR terminals feature a taxi stand. 

A taxi from Newark to Manhattan can cost between $90 and $120+, not including tolls and other extra costs. Uber/Lyft prices vary according to the time of day, demand, and type of ride you choose.