There are 6 ways to get from Merrick to Newark Airport (EWR) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain Njcl / ...
1h 26m$31–46Drive 37.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merrick to Newark Airport (EWR)car 37.8 mi
59 min$7–10Train, bus
- Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus Newark Airport Express
1h 53m$34–87Train, bus via Grand Central
- Take the train from Merrick to Grand Central Terminaltrain Babylon Branch
- Take the bus from Grand Central to Terminal Bbus Newark Airport Express
1h 59m$33–42Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Merrick to Newark (EWR)37.8 mi
59 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Merrick to Newark Airport (EWR)taxi 37.8 mi
59 min$330–400
Merrick to Newark Airport (EWR) by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merrick to Newark Airport (EWR) is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Merrick to Newark Airport (EWR) is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct train from Merrick to Newark Airport (EWR). However, there are services departing from Merrick and arriving at Terminal B via New York Penn Station and Newark Airport Railroad Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Merrick and Newark Airport (EWR) is 40 miles. The road distance is 38 miles.
The best way to get from Merrick to Newark Airport (EWR) without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Merrick to Newark Airport (EWR), including transfers.
Merrick to Newark Airport (EWR) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Merrick station.
Merrick to Newark Airport (EWR) train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merrick to Newark Airport (EWR) is 38 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Merrick to Newark Airport (EWR).
There are 3334+ hotels available in Newark Airport (EWR).
What companies run services between Merrick, NY, USA and Newark Airport (EWR), USA?
You can take a train from Merrick to Terminal B via New York Penn Station, Newark Airport Railroad Station, and Newark Airport Railroad Station in around 1h 26m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Merrick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $12–17
Train from Merrick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $12–17
Train from Merrick to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $12–17
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $16–20
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- newarkairportexpress.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25
- Book at
- Coach USA
- One Way - Adult
- $25
Bus from Grand Central to Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25
- Book at
- Coach USA
- One Way - Adult
- $25
- Phone
- +1 610-868-6001
- [email protected]
- Website
- transbridgelines.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–66
- Schedules at
- transbridgelines.com
- Adult
- $60–66
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Merrick to Newark (EWR)
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $330–400
Seaford Taxi and Airport Service
- Phone
- +1 516 661-1010
- Website
- seafordtaxi.li
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Greyhound, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Merrick and Newark Airport (EWR). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










