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Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Midtown Manhattan (Times Square)

How to get from the airport to the city centre: time, fare and hours for each option.

  1. TrainAirTrain + NJ Transit

    35–50 min

    Fare
    $16–$17
    Hours
    05:00–01:00
    ·
    every 15 min

    AirTrain to Newark Airport station, then NJ Transit ~30 min to Penn Station New York; the AirTrain fee is bundled in the train ticket.

    Source: www.njtransit.com · checked 2026-09-28

  2. Airport busNewark Airport Express bus

    45–75 min

    Fare
    $18–$20
    Hours
    05:00–01:00
    ·
    every 20 min

    To Port Authority, Bryant Park and Grand Central; buy online or from the driver.

    Source: www.newarkairportexpress.com · checked 2026-09-28

  3. TaxiTaxi

    35–70 min

    Fare
    $70–$100
    Hours
    24h

    Flat-rate zones to Manhattan (~$60–75) plus tolls, $5 surcharge and tip; confirm at the taxi dispatcher.

    Source: www.newarkairport.com · checked 2026-09-28

  4. Ride-hailingUber / Lyft

    35–70 min

    Fare
    $60–$100
    Hours
    24h

    Book in the app and meet at the signed ride-share pick-up zone; surge pricing at peak times.

    Source: www.newarkairport.com · checked 2026-09-28

Fares and timetables change. Confirm with the operator before you travel.

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