EWR airport transportation includes AirTrain connections, NJ TRANSIT trains, direct airport buses, licensed taxis and rideshares. Newark Liberty International Airport is in Newark, New Jersey, so you can choose between heading into the city by public transport or arranging a direct pickup.
- AirTrain links passenger terminals with the airport rail station, parking, hotel shuttles, on-airport buses and the rental-car center.
- NJ TRANSIT trains serve the airport rail station on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line.
- Bus routes GO28, 37, 62, 67 and 107 serve airport terminals directly.
- Licensed taxis wait outside each terminal; rideshare pickup zones vary by terminal.
Choose a transfer based on your arrival
The best transfer depends on whether you want a train, a direct bus or a vehicle pickup at the terminal. First, identify your terminal and decide whether you’re connecting to Newark Penn Station or going directly to another destination.
For rail, take AirTrain from your terminal to the airport rail station, then transfer to an NJ TRANSIT train. NJ TRANSIT routes GO28, 37, 62, 67 and 107 serve airport terminals directly; route 62 connects Elizabeth and Newark, including service from Newark Penn Station. The airport rail station itself has no direct bus service.
If you’re comparing local routes and connections, this guide to Newark public transport and the subway can help you plan beyond the airport. For a train journey, check whether Newark Penn Station or Broad Street is the better fit for your destination before setting off.
How do you get from Newark Liberty to Newark by train?
To travel by train, take AirTrain to Newark Liberty International Airport Rail Station, then board NJ TRANSIT for Newark Penn Station. The airport rail station is served by trains on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line, and passengers transfer there to AirTrain for the terminals.
NJ TRANSIT says tickets to or from Newark Liberty International Airport include the AirTrain fare; PATH requires a separate fare. AirTrain rides between terminals, hotel shuttles, rental cars and parking areas are free, but connecting with public transportation costs $8.75 one way if you don’t already have an NJ TRANSIT or Amtrak ticket.
Fares can change, so check the official site before you go on the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s website.
The airport rail station has no parking or passenger pickup and drop-off location, so don’t arrange a car collection there. It does have NJ TRANSIT train service to and from Newark Penn Station. If you’re deciding which city station suits your plans, the differences between Newark Penn Station and Broad Street are worth checking before you choose a route.
When should you take a taxi or rideshare?
A taxi or rideshare lets you leave directly from the terminal pickup area instead of transferring to a train or bus. Licensed taxis are available outside each airport terminal.
Rideshare pickup points differ by terminal: Terminal A arrivals level across the street from the terminal, Terminal B arrivals level on the terminal frontage, and Floor 3 of the Terminal C Garage. Collect your bags before requesting a ride, follow signs to the passenger pickup zone, and check the vehicle’s license plate against the app before you get in.
AirTrain connects terminals with parking, hotel shuttles, on-airport buses and the rental-car center, so it can also help you reach those airport facilities. The trains and stations are ADA-compliant, with elevators and escalators at stations and two designated wheelchair locations on each train.
What should you know about driving and airport pickup?
Drivers collecting passengers can wait at the airport’s free Cell Phone Lot rather than stopping at a terminal curb. The lot has more than 100 spaces and is less than five minutes from all terminals.
For a rental car, follow the airport’s AirTrain connection to the rental-car center. For a passenger pickup, use the terminal’s designated pickup area; the airport rail station is not an alternative, since it has no passenger pickup or drop-off location.
Plan the last leg to your Newark stay
Choose your final connection based on where you’re headed in Newark: rail passengers arrive at Newark Penn Station, while route 62 links Newark Penn Station and the airport terminals. Mojoy Homesuites At Runyon is about 18 minutes by car from Newark Liberty International Airport, which makes a taxi or rideshare one direct option for the last leg.
Before you leave the airport, confirm the terminal pickup instructions for your chosen ride or the train and bus connections you plan to use. AirTrain and transit fares, services and operating arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go.
FAQs
Does the AirTrain connect directly to every terminal?
AirTrain connects passenger terminals with the airport rail station and other airport facilities. Terminal A is not directly connected by AirTrain.
Can you take a bus from Newark Liberty Airport?
Yes. NJ TRANSIT routes GO28, 37, 62, 67 and 107 serve airport terminals directly. Route 62 connects Elizabeth and Newark, including Newark Penn Station.
Where do rideshares pick up at Newark Liberty?
Pickup locations vary by terminal: Terminal A arrivals level across the street, Terminal B arrivals level on the terminal frontage, and Floor 3 of the Terminal C Garage. Follow pickup signs and verify the vehicle’s plate in the app.
Can you be picked up at the airport rail station?
No. The airport rail station has no passenger pickup or drop-off location. Arrange a terminal pickup or use the train service to Newark Penn Station.