Newark Airport

Newark Airport, located in the state of New Jersey, is one of the largest airports in the United States in terms of traffic and, together with New York City's 2 airports, creates the largest airport system in the country.

The airport has 3 terminals: Terminal A for domestic flights; Terminal B for international flights; and Terminal C, exclusively for United Airlines flights. The terminals are connected free of charge by the AirTrain, which runs every 3 minutes during the day and every 15 minutes after midnight.

How to Get to Manhattan from Newark?

Airport Transfer

Always the most comfortable and fastest option is to book a direct transfer service from the airport to the hotel. When you book an airport transfer, a driver will be waiting for you in the airport holding a sign with your name on it and will take you directly to your hotel, thus avoiding extra toll fees.

The price of the service is around US$ 136 per vehicle depending on the time and number of passengers.

Book your transfer service from Newark Airport to your hotel in New York

Taxi

Another possibility is to take a taxi to the center. From Newark Airport to Manhattan the price ranges between US$ 90 and US$ 120 including toll fees, tips, and supplements. On weekends and peak hours, there is an extra US$ 5 charge.

Air Train & Train

This is the cheapest way to get from Newark to downtown, but also the slowest. Take the Air Train from any terminal to Newark Liberty International train station and from there take the NJ Transit or the Amtrak, 2 trains that will take you to Penn Station in Manhattan in about 30 minutes.

Penn Station is one of the best connected places in the city and from there you can take the subway or buses. The base fare for the Air Train to Manhattan is US$ 8.50, to which you must add the second leg, the price of which varies depending on your destination, making a total of US$ 15.25 (NJ Transit) or US$ 14 (AMTRAK).

Minibus or Van

The cost of a minibus or van shuttle service is approximately US$ 15 - US$ 20 per person. A cheaper option than a taxi for those traveling alone.