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How to get fromNewark Airport (EWR) to 79th Streetby tram, train, subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to 79th Street by tram, train, subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. AirTrain, train, subway

    best
    1. Take the tram from Terminal B to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtram tram
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    3. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 86th Streetsubway subway Q / ...
    1h 20m
    $24–30

  2. Drive 17 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to 79th Streetcar car 17 mi
    30 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal B to Grand Centralbus bus Newark Airport Express
    1h 24m
    $28

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newark Airport (EWR) to 79th Streettaxi taxi 17 mi
    30 min
    $100–130

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to 79th Streetrideshare rideshare 17 mi
    30 min

Newark Airport (EWR) to 79th Street by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar252Weekly Services
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and 79th Street, NY, USA?

Newark Airport Express operates a bus from Terminal B to Grand Central every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $25 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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