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How to get from Penn Station to airport?
Take an NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark airport. Some trains on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line lines stop at Newark Liberty International Airport Station. Look for an airplane icon or “EWR” on the departure boards.
How long from Penn Station to EWR?
AirTrain Newark Take a NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Liberty Airport Station (20 minutes); from 5-2 am; trains run to Newark Liberty Airport 3 or 4 times every hour during peak morning times, and 7 to 10 times every hour during peak evening times.
How do I get from Penn Station to New Jersey airport?

Take the Airtrain to the the “Newark Liberty Airport Train Station”. Then transfer to a NJ TRANSIT train to Penn Station NEWARK (not New York). Trains run 7 days a week, 21 hours/day (no service between 2:00-5:00 AM) at least every 15 minutes. Do not get a ticket for an AMTRAK train because that is MUCH more expensive.
Is AirTrain Newark free?
Better yet, AirTrain Newark is free within the airport— between the airline terminals, parking lots, rental car facilities, and hotel shuttle areas. Connecting to or from Newark Liberty with AirTrain costs $5.50 each way. NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak charge separate fares for their services.

How long is the trip from Penn Station to Newark Airport?
How long does it take to get to Newark Airport from Manhattan on train?
Newark Liberty International Airport
Time | Best For | |
---|---|---|
Train | 40 minutes | Traveling like a local |
Bus | 45–60 minutes | Connecting to the subway |
Car | 30–45 minutes | Stress-free commuting |
Shuttle | 45–60 minutes | Balancing cost and convenience |
How early do you have to get to Newark airport?
about two hours
Getting to the Airport For domestic travel, we suggest you plan to arrive at the airport about two hours before your flight is scheduled to depart. For international travel, we recommend arriving three hours prior to the scheduled departure.
Is there a flat rate from Manhattan to Newark?
There’s no flat fee to Newark; the meter fare is around $48 from Midtown – but there’s also a $17.50 surcharge for EWR trips that doesn’t apply to JFK.