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EWR → New York (Manhattan)

Newark Liberty Airport to New York (Manhattan)

The quickest way from Newark Liberty to New York Penn Station is usually the AirTrain + NJ Transit (30–45 min). It is also the cheapest option at $17.25. Landing late, use Taxi (fixed fares to Manhattan).

  1. EWRArrivalsAirTrain stations at every terminal
  2. AirTrain + NJ Transit · 30–45 min
  3. New York Penn Station (Manhattan)Port Authority / NJ Transit
  4. Onward to the centre
  5. New York Penn StationNew York (Manhattan)

New York Penn Station is 16 km (10 mi) from the terminal in a straight line.

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EWRNew York Penn Sta…16 km (10 mi)straight line · actual routes vary
Markers only: Newark Liberty (EWR) and New York Penn Station. Routes depend on the mode; see each option below.

Best option by situation

Cheapest
AirTrain + NJ Transit
Fastest
AirTrain + NJ Transit
Arriving late
Taxi (fixed fares to Manhattan)
With kids
Taxi (fixed fares to Manhattan)
Heavy luggage
AirTrain + NJ Transit

Every option compared

OptionFrom → toTimePriceHours
AirTrain + NJ Transit
Port Authority / NJ Transit		AirTrain stations at every terminal → New York Penn Station (Manhattan)30–45 min$17.25
as of 2 October 2026		Several trains an hour
Taxi (fixed fares to Manhattan)
Newark Airport taxis		Taxi dispatch at each terminal → Door to door in Manhattan, fixed by zone40 min–1h 15m$60–80
as of 2 October 2026		On demand

Step by step

AirTrain + NJ Transit train

Pick-up
AirTrain stations at every terminal
Goes to
New York Penn Station (Manhattan)
Time
30–45 min
Price
$17.25 (2 October 2026)
Frequency
Several trains an hour
Payment
NJ Transit app or ticket machines
  1. Take the AirTrain to the Newark Liberty International Airport rail station.
  2. Buy an NJ Transit ticket to New York Penn Station ($17.25); it includes the AirTrain fee.
  3. Board a Northeast Corridor or North Jersey Coast Line train; about 30 minutes to Penn Station.

Taxi (fixed fares to Manhattan) taxi

Pick-up
Taxi dispatch at each terminal
Goes to
Door to door in Manhattan, fixed by zone
Time
40 min–1h 15m
Price
$60–80 (2 October 2026)
Frequency
On demand
Payment
Fixed fare plus fees and tolls
  1. Use the official taxi dispatch line.
  2. Fixed fares to Manhattan run from $60 (Battery to W 13th St) to $80 (above W 185th St), plus a $2 airport access fee, $1 per bag and tolls.

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Sources

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