Newark Airport Transportation Options

Positioned in New Jersey, Newark Airport is 16 miles from midtown Manhattan. Over 30 million passengers move through Newark Airport annually.

These are the options for getting from EWR to Manhattan (and back):

• Air Train at Newark Airport: The Air Train offers connecting service to NJ Transit trains which will get you into Manhattan. Surprisingly, this could sometimes be much quicker than taking a cab or bus, in fact it is much more affordable. $11.55 one way will bring you from Newark Airport to New York Penn Station. Air Train connects the NJ Transit “Newark Airport Station” to the airport terminals. Confirm the schedule to ascertain the connecting trains. Services are available from 5 a.m. until 2 a.m.
• Newark Airport Transportation – Taxi, Limo: Metered fare (plus tolls) for any Manhattan location, approximately $65-95. Taxis are available in front of every terminal and there is typically a taxi stand where you will be given to a taxi. There’s an additional charge for luggage over 24 inches if the driver handles the bags, and rates are based per car, not per passenger (up to four passengers). Limo is the perfect option because of the fact that you receive a set rate which doesn’t change if you get stuck in traffic, or require a different route. An additional advantage of Limo Service / Car Service is that you will ride in a much more comfortable, clean, air conditioned car having a driver that is certainly punctual and professional. Newark Airport Taxis with the taxi stand are incredibly unprofessional, could get lost, over charge you after the ride, steal your lost belongings, and give you an inconvenience of extremely difficult to find them afterwards. Another major disadvantage to Yellow/White Cab of EWR is they have plenty of fine print and hidden charges you will likely find out once you arrive to your destination. When scouting for Newark Airport Transportation the best choice is to select a Limo/Car Service and be safe then sorry.
• Rental Cars: Find a list of rental-car companies found at Newark Airport Terminal if you wish to rent a motor vehicle. I don’t recommend visitors to New York City to not rent cars, unless they’re planning extensive travel away from the major metropolitan area. Parking in NY is both expensive and difficult to find, and you may find your money better spent on mass transit and taxis. Lately NYC has installed many Traffic Cams that can snap every mistake you create while driving in Manhattan, that may give you numerous traffic fines. If you are not informed about NYC, you happen to be better off finding a Limo/Car Service or using public transportation.
• Parking at EWR/Newark Airport: If you wish to park your automobile at EWR Airport, there are lots of options from which to choose. Short-term parking is available in case you are picking-up/dropping-off on the airport, and long-term parking is accessible if you are leaving your car overnight or longer. If you need to save money, compare rates on on-site and off-site airport parking options at EWR. Leaving your car or SUV off-site might be less expensive and as well a great hassle. Many off-site parking choices are not responsible for any damage caused to your car. Remembering the vicinity of Newark Airport is not the safest one around and will make you concern yourself with the security of the vehicle. In some cases I have heard keys being lost, wheels stolen, cars getting used by employees, damage to the car etc.