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Newark Liberty International Airport to Newark — Transport Guide 2026

Newark (EWR) is 15 miles southwest of Manhattan. AirTrain + NJ Transit to Penn Station in 30-45 min ($18.35 combined) is fastest + best-value. Amtrak also serves the airport station. Taxi to Manhattan $60-80 + tolls.

EWR24 km to cityUSDNorth America

Last updated: 2026-08

Cheapest
AirTrain + NJ Transit ($18.35)
Fastest
AirTrain + Amtrak — 30 min to Penn

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AirTrain + NJ Transit to Penn Station

train · Best for: Best value + reliable to Manhattan
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
NJT off-peak cheaper. Buy combined ticket at machine.

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
Also connects Philadelphia, DC, Boston.

Metered taxi to Manhattan

taxi · Best for: Direct + groups
Cost
$60-80 + tolls + tip = $85-110
Time
30-75 min traffic-dependent
Frequency
On-demand
$5 peak surcharge weekdays 16-20:00. Lincoln/Holland tunnel tolls ~$14.

Uber / Lyft

ride share · Best for: App-based door-to-door
Cost
$50-95 (surge to $150+)
Time
30-75 min
Frequency
On-demand

Newark Airport Express bus

shuttle · Best for: Midtown hotels + budget
Cost
$18.70 (Grand Central / Bryant Park / Port Authority)
Time
45-75 min
Frequency
Every 20-30 min · 04:45-01:00

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Frequently asked

How far is Newark Liberty International Airport from Newark?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is 24 km from Newark city centre.
What is the cheapest way from EWR to Newark?
AirTrain + NJ Transit ($18.35)
What is the fastest way from EWR to Newark?
AirTrain + Amtrak — 30 min to Penn