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How to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Manhattan / NYC

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Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the second largest international airport of New York City and is located about 14 km southwest of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown New York City by Amtrak train, Express bus, Taxi, Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer), Uber, Lyft or Car Sharing.

This guide compares all available airport transfers at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and official links to book or buy tickets.

Transfer comparison from EWR airport to downtown

Overview of all transfer options from Newark Liberty Airport to Downtown New York City (Manhattan)

Transport Travel time Cost More
train Amtrak train 25 Min. $ 20‑50  Details
bus Express bus 45‑60 Min. $ 19  Details
taxi Taxi 40 Min. $ 80‑90  Details
welcome Private
Transfer
40 Min. $ 145  Details
uber Uber 40 Min. $ 70‑200  Details
lyft Lyft 40 Min. $ 70‑200  Details
carsharing Carsharing 40 Min. Individ. Details

Notices:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.


Train from Newark Airport to the City Center
Amtrak train

Timetable and tickets here ↗


Travel time:
25 minutes

Cost:
US$ 20-50 pp

Description:
AirTrain (free mini-train) from Newark Airport to “EWR Amtrak Station”, change here to an Amtrak train to the brand new “Moynihan Train Hall” next to Penn Station, right in Manhattan


Bus from Newark Airport to the City Center
Express bus

Timetable and tickets here ↗


Travel time:
45-60 minutes

Cost:
US$ 19 pp

Description:
Coach USA from Newark Airport (bus stations at Terminals A, B & C) to “Port Authority Terminal”, “Bryant Park” and “Grand Central Station”, all destinations are located in Manhattan


Taxi from Newark Airport to the City Center
Taxi

Official local taxis


Travel time:
40 minutes

Cost:
US$ 80-90

Description:
Taxi from Newark Airport (all terminals) to downtown New York City, Manhattan or directly to your accommodation in the city center



Welcome Pickup
Welcome Pickups (AD)

Book a Private Transfer ↗


Travel time:
40 minutes

Cost:
US$ 145

Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Newark Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to downtown New York City or directly to your accommodation


Uber from Newark Airport to the City Center
Uber (AD)

Order an Uber ride ↗


Travel time:
40 minutes

Cost:
US$ 70-200

Description:
Uber from Newark Airport (pick-up location according to Uber app) to downtown New York City, Manhattan or directly to your accommodation


Lyft from Newark Airport to the City Center
Lyft

Order a Lyft ride ↗


Travel time:
40 minutes

Cost:
US$ 70-200

Description:
Lyft from Newark Airport (pick-up location according to Lyft app) to downtown New York City, Manhattan or directly to your accommodation


Car sharing
Car Sharing

Infos about the provider ↗


Travel time:
40 minutes

Cost:
Individ.

Description:
Carsharing zipcar from Newark airport (parking at Avis car rental) to central New York CIty, Manhattan or directly to your accommodation



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