Where will the downtown drop-off be?

Most services target Midtown Manhattan (Penn Station / Port Authority area), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.

How frequent are departures?

AirTrain Newark + NJ TRANSIT Northeast Corridor / North Jersey Coast Line usually runs every 10-20 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

EWRUnited StatesTPL: city-transfer-guide

Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark, United States

Drop-off

Midtown Manhattan (Penn Station / Port Authority area)

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Fastest

AirTrain Newark + NJ TRANSIT Northeast Corridor / North Jersey Coast Line

rail · 10-20m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: AirTrain Newark + NJ TRANSIT Northeast Corridor / North Jersey Coast Line
Headway: 10-20
Backup: AirTrain Newark + Amtrak Northeast Corridor · 30-60m

Note

Take the AirTrain Newark from any terminal to Newark Liberty International Airport Rail Station, then transfer to NJ TRANSIT trains toward New York Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan. AirTrain operates 24/7 and NJ TRANSIT runs frequent service, with at least six trains per hour during most of the day; the combined ticket bought via NJ TRANSIT includes the required AirTrain access fee.

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: Coach USA Newark Airport Express
Mode: bus
Freq: 15-30m
Note: Express coach buses run from all EWR terminals to Midtown Manhattan stops including Port Authority Bus Terminal, Bryant Park, and Grand Central. Service typically operates from early morning until around midnight with departures about every 15–30 minutes depending on time of day and traffic conditions.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service: AirTrain Newark + NJ TRANSIT Northeast Corridor / North Jersey Coast Line
Mode: rail
Freq: 10-20m
Note: Take the AirTrain Newark from any terminal to Newark Liberty International Airport Rail Station, then transfer to NJ TRANSIT trains toward New York Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan. AirTrain operates 24/7 and NJ TRANSIT runs frequent service, with at least six trains per hour during most of the day; the combined ticket bought via NJ TRANSIT includes the required AirTrain access fee.

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target Midtown Manhattan (Penn Station / Port Authority area), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: AirTrain Newark + NJ TRANSIT Northeast Corridor / North Jersey Coast Line usually runs every 10-20 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.