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Newark Liberty International Airport to Newark (EWR) — Transport Guide 2026

Newark is 26 km southwest of Manhattan (in New Jersey). AirTrain + NJ Transit to Penn Station is the standard ($8 AirTrain + $10.35 NJT = $18.35, 30-45 min). Amtrak Northeast Corridor is faster but pricier ($30-50). Uber $50-90 + tolls.

EWR26 km to cityUSDNorth America

Last updated: 2026-07

Cheapest
AirTrain + NJ Transit off-peak (~$16)
Fastest
AirTrain + Amtrak — 30 min to Penn

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AirTrain + NJ Transit to Penn Station

train · Best for: Best value + reliable
Cost
$8 AirTrain + $10.35 NJT = $18.35
Time
30-45 min door-to-door
Frequency
AirTrain every 3 min; NJT every 15-30 min
Peak: 06:00-10:00 + 16:00-19:00 NJT peaks; off-peak cheaper.

AirTrain + Amtrak Northeast Corridor

train · Best for: Fastest to Penn Station
Cost
$8 + $30-50
Time
30-40 min door-to-door
Frequency
AirTrain every 3 min; Amtrak every 30-60 min

Uber / Lyft

ride share · Best for: Direct + luggage
Cost
$55-95 + tolls
Time
35-70 min traffic-dependent
Frequency
On-demand
$4 airport fee + tunnel tolls.

Newark Airport Express shuttle

bus · Best for: Hotel drop-off
Cost
$18-22
Time
45-60 min
Frequency
Every 30 min

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No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Newark (EWR) (EWR)

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Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is Newark Liberty International Airport from Newark (EWR)?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is 26 km from Newark (EWR) city centre.
What is the cheapest way from EWR to Newark (EWR)?
AirTrain + NJ Transit off-peak (~$16)
What is the fastest way from EWR to Newark (EWR)?
AirTrain + Amtrak — 30 min to Penn