Airport transfer · EWR → Manhattan

Newark (EWR) to Manhattan

In short

The cheapest way from Newark (EWR) to Manhattan is AirTrain Newark + NJ Transit train to New York Penn Station: $17.25, about 37–50 min.

A licensed taxi costs $65–$70 per vehicle, before extras.

Fares and times are from the operators’ own pages, checked 23 October 2026.

Data updated October 23, 2026

Every way from Newark (EWR) to Manhattan

Journey times are to Midtown Manhattan (Penn Station / Grand Central / Times Square area). Fares are standard adult fares as each operator publishes them.

Cheapest

AirTrain Newark + NJ Transit train to New York Penn Station

$17.25 · 37–50 min

Fastest

AirTrain Newark + NJ Transit train to New York Penn Station

37–50 min · $17.25

Late at night

No option here states night service. Check the last departure in the table.

Newark (EWR) to Manhattan: every option compared
Option	Journey time	Fare (USD)	Hours
AirTrain Newark + NJ Transit train to New York Penn StationTrain	37–50 min	$17.25	About 05:00–01:00
Newark Airport Express bus (Coach USA)Express bus	31–70 min	$23.50	05:30–22:45 from EWR
Newark airport taxi (regulated zone fares to Manhattan)Taxi	Not stated	$65–$70 per vehicle	Not stated
Uber Shuttle (shared, booked in the Uber app)Shuttle	Not stated	Varies	Not stated
Uber / LyftRideshare	Not stated	Varies	Not stated

Travelling as a group: train or taxi?

Per-person fares add up; a taxi fare is shared. The table shows the total for one to four travellers.

Total cost for a group, Newark (EWR) to Manhattan
Option	1 traveller	2 travellers	3 travellers	4 travellers
AirTrain Newark + NJ Transit train to New York Penn Station	$17.25	$34.50	$51.75	$69
Newark Airport Express bus (Coach USA)	$23.50	$47	$70.50	$94
Newark airport taxi (regulated zone fares to Manhattan) *	$65	$65	$65	$65

Lowest published adult fare × travellers; a per-vehicle fare is shared (up to the vehicle’s seats). * Plus the extras listed for that option (tolls, surcharges or tip). Children’s fares and passes can be lower.

Which New York airport is easiest for Manhattan?

The same comparison from each airport, so you can weigh the ground trip when you pick flights.

Into Manhattan from each New York airport
Airport	Cheapest	Fastest
Newark (EWR) (this page)	$17.25 · 37–50 minAirTrain Newark + NJ Transit train to New York Penn Station	37–50 min · $17.25AirTrain Newark + NJ Transit train to New York Penn Station
JFK	$11.75 · 50–55 minAirTrain JFK + subway (E train from Jamaica)	30 min · $14–$16AirTrain JFK + Long Island Rail Road (from Jamaica)
LaGuardia (LGA)	$3 · Not statedFree LaGuardia Link Q70 bus + subway (E, F, M, R or 7)	—

The options in detail

Train · Port Authority of NY & NJ (AirTrain Newark) + NJ Transit (Northeast Corridor / North Jersey Coast Line)

AirTrain Newark + NJ Transit train to New York Penn Station

Route: Terminal → AirTrain to Newark Liberty International Airport Station → NJ Transit train (NEC or NJCL) → New York Penn Station (Midtown)
Journey time: 37–50 min
How the time is measured: Two sourced legs added together. (1) The train from the Newark Airport rail station to New York Penn takes about 30 min (NJ Transit and the Port Authority). (2) AirTrain from the rail station to the terminals takes Terminal C 7 min, Terminal B 11 min and Terminal A 20 min (Terminal A includes a walk or shuttle; Port Authority). Waiting for trains is not included.
Fare: $17.25
Fare details: $17.25 adult ticket to New York Penn, which already includes the AirTrain fee (the fee is $8.75 on its own). Buy from station machines or the NJ Transit app or website. Buying on the train costs extra, and conductors take cash only. Children 5–11 pay half fare. Up to 3 children aged 4 and under ride free with a paying adult, and on weekends and holidays up to 2 children aged 5–11 ride free with a paying adult.
Hours: About 05:00–01:00. NJ Transit train service does not run 24/7 (per MTA's Newark guide; NJ Transit's own pages give no hours).
Luggage: AirTrain allows strollers, luggage carts, baggage and small pets in carriers.
Accessibility: All AirTrain trains and stations are ADA-compliant, with 2 wheelchair spaces per train. NJ Transit lists Newark Airport rail station as accessible, and elevators link the NJ Transit and Amtrak platforms.
Good to know: AirTrain does not stop directly at Terminal A: walk about 15 min on a covered path or take a 5-min shuttle. Between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., AirTrain runs every 15 min, with a shuttle to Terminal A. The Port Authority warns that AirTrain modernisation may cause temporary disruptions, with shuttle buses replacing trains when needed. NJ Transit currently runs a 'Portal Cutover' weekday schedule. Amtrak also stops at the station; fares vary.

Verified on: NJ Transit · Port Authority of NY & NJ (Newark Airport) · Port Authority of NY & NJ (Newark Airport) · NJ Transit · MTA

Express bus · Coach USA

Newark Airport Express bus (Coach USA)

Route: Terminals A (Zone 13), B (Zone 2) and C (Zone 5) arrivals level → Port Authority Bus Terminal (W 42nd St) → Bryant Park (42nd St & 5th Ave) → Grand Central (41st St between Park & Lexington)
Journey time: 31–70 min
How the time is measured: The Port Authority says the trip takes 'about 50 minutes'. Range taken from Coach USA's timetable (revised January 2026), terminal departure to Manhattan stop: from about 31 min (Terminal C to Port Authority Bus Terminal, Mon/Thu–Sun early morning) to 70 min (Terminal A to Grand Central, Tuesday/Wednesday and some afternoon trips).
Fare: $23.50
Fare details: $23.50 one way or $39.50 round trip (Port Authority). Discounts for seniors and travellers with disabilities, plus multi-trip packages. A ticket is valid on any scheduled departure and at any NYC stop.
Hours: From EWR: first bus 05:30 (Terminal A), last 22:45 (Terminal A), every day. On Mon/Thu–Sun the timetable shows a 23:49 (B) / 23:51 (C) departure on the last trip, which conflicts with its own 23:28 Manhattan arrival time.
Frequency: Every 15–45 minutes (Coach USA timetable, January 2026)
Good to know: The timetable differs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, when Manhattan arrival times are later. The fare comes from the Port Authority's Newark page; Coach USA's own pages list no fare.

Verified on: Port Authority of NY & NJ (Newark Airport) · Coach USA (operator) · Coach USA (operator) timetable, revised January 2026, linked from https://www.coachusa.com/airport-transportation/newark-airport/temporary-schedule

Taxi · Newark/Elizabeth-licensed airport taxis (dispatcher at each terminal stand)

Newark airport taxi (regulated zone fares to Manhattan)

Route: Terminal taxi stand → Midtown (Zone 2: W 14th St–W 50th St)
How the time is measured: No official source states a taxi journey time from EWR to Midtown.
Fare: $65–$70 per vehicle
Fare details: Base fare is $65 for Zone 2 (W 14th–W 50th St, which covers Penn Station and Times Square). East Side destinations between Battery Park and 145th St (e.g. Grand Central) add $5, giving $70. Not included: tips, tolls, MTA congestion pricing, and 'additional fees which can range from $6.75–$15.75' by time of day and destination. These include an airport access fee ($2.00 in the page body, $1.75 in the same page's FAQ) and a $10 surcharge to New York State at rush hour (Mon–Fri 06:00–10:00 and 15:00–20:00; Sat–Sun 12:00–21:00). Bags cost $1 each (the page body says every bag including carry-ons; the FAQ says bags over 24 inches). Seniors get a 10% discount. One fare covers all passengers going to the same place.
Luggage: $1 per bag (the Port Authority page is inconsistent on which bags count).
Good to know: Limit of 4 passengers (5 in a minivan). Charging more than the approved fares is illegal; report overcharging to the Newark Taxi Commission (+1 973-733-8912). Taxi stands: Terminal A Level 1 near Door 5; Terminal B Level 2 near Door 8 or Level 1 near Door 2; Terminal C Level 1 near Door 6. Take your receipt from the dispatcher.

Verified on: Port Authority of NY & NJ (Newark Airport)

Shuttle · Uber (vehicles run by third-party fleet partners)

Uber Shuttle (shared, booked in the Uber app)

Route: EWR Terminal B (Zone 5) / Terminal C (Zone 7) → fixed Manhattan routes: Times Square route (Theatre District, Times Square at 46th St & 7th Ave, Penn Station at 34th St & 7th Ave, Chelsea, West Village); 42 St route (Grand Central at 42nd St & Park Ave, Bryant Park, Port Authority, Hudson Yards); NoMad route (NoMad, Koreatown, Hudson Yards)
How the time is measured: Uber's page states no journey time.
Fare details: Uber publishes no fixed price: the upfront price is shown in the app and varies. Riders aged 2 and over need a ticket; one child under 2 per guardian rides free.
Luggage: 1 piece of luggage up to 45 lb (20.5 kg) plus 1 personal item per rider. Extra bags need an extra seat.
Accessibility: For a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, call the fleet partner on (888) 999-3988 24 hours ahead; the fare is the same. Service animals are allowed; pets are not.
Good to know: Terminal A is not listed as a stop. The Port Authority describes two Manhattan routes (Grand Central and 7th Ave), but Uber's page lists three.

Verified on: Uber (operator) · Port Authority of NY & NJ (Newark Airport)

Rideshare · Uber, Lyft

Uber / Lyft

Route: Ride App Pick Up zones (Terminal A: arrivals level across the street; Terminal B: arrivals level frontage; Terminal C: Floor 3 of the Terminal C Garage) → Midtown
How the time is measured: No official journey time is published.
Fare details: The Port Authority says pricing depends on pickup location and time of day. Check the app.
Accessibility: Uber and Lyft offer accessible vehicles (wheelchair ramps, extra space), with pickup in front of the terminal.
Good to know: Collect your bags before requesting a ride, and check that the licence plate matches the app.

Verified on: Port Authority of NY & NJ (Newark Airport)

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NJ Transit train frequency between Newark Airport and New York Penn: NJ Transit says only 'frequent daily service'. · NJ Transit hours: only MTA's Newark guide gives them (05:00–01:00). That page also shows outdated figures ($8.50 AirTrain, $16.80 train fare, against $8.75 and $17.25 from the Port Authority and NJ Transit). · MTA's Newark guide says AirTrain trips to the rail station are replaced by shuttle buses on weekdays 05:00–15:00. The Port Authority's AirTrain page and advisories do not mention this; they mention only occasional disruptions during modernisation. · Taxi journey time and tolls from EWR to Midtown: not stated. · Taxi airport access fee: $2.00 in the Port Authority page body, $1.75 in the same page's FAQ. The $6.75–$15.75 'additional fees' range cannot be reconciled with the listed fees. · NJ Transit + PATH to 33rd St: the Port Authority lists 40 min and $11.75, but that is less than its own $12.05 fare to Newark Penn alone, so it was left out as contradictory. · NJ Transit bus #62 + PATH budget route ($4.90 per MTA): not confirmed on NJ Transit or PATH pages. · Newark Airport Express fare: from the Port Authority page only; not confirmed on Coach USA's site, which needs a ticket search. · Uber Shuttle prices, hours and journey times: not published. · Shared vans (Airlink New York, ETS Air Shuttle, Carmel): the Port Authority lists them as authorised but gives no prices. · Amtrak from Newark Airport to New York Penn: fares vary; no fixed figure was found.. We only publish a figure once an official source states it.