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 | |
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Amtrak train | 25 Min. | $ 20‑50 | Details |
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Express bus | 45‑60 Min. | $ 19 | Details |
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Taxi | 40 Min. | $ 80‑90 | Details |
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Private Transfer |
40 Min. | $ 145 | Details |
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Uber | 40 Min. | $ 70‑200 | Details |
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Lyft | 40 Min. | $ 70‑200 | Details |
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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.
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
US$ 20-50 ppDescription:
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
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
45-60 minutesCost:
US$ 19 ppDescription:
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
Official local taxis
Travel time:
40 minutesCost:
US$ 80-90Description:
Taxi from Newark Airport (all terminals) to downtown New York City, Manhattan or directly to your accommodation in the city center
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
40 minutesCost:
US$ 145Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Newark Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to downtown New York City or directly to your accommodation
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
40 minutesCost:
US$ 70-200Description:
Uber from Newark Airport (pick-up location according to Uber app) to downtown New York City, Manhattan or directly to your accommodation
Order a Lyft ride ↗
Travel time:
40 minutesCost:
US$ 70-200Description:
Lyft from Newark Airport (pick-up location according to Lyft app) to downtown New York City, Manhattan or directly to your accommodation
Infos about the provider ↗
Travel time:
40 minutesCost:
Individ.Description:
Carsharing zipcar from Newark airport (parking at Avis car rental) to central New York CIty, Manhattan or directly to your accommodationThings to know about New York City:
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