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How to get fromNewark Airport (EWR) to Downtown Brooklynby train, subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Downtown Brooklyn by train, subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train, line 2 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Borough Hallsubway subway 2 / ...
    1h 4m
    $24–31

  2. Drive 14.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Downtown Brooklyncar car 14.7 mi
    25 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Terminal B to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminalbus bus Newark Airport Express
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jay St-MetroTechsubway subway C / ...
    1h 10m
    $28

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newark Airport (EWR) to Downtown Brooklyntaxi taxi 14.7 mi
    25 min
    $90–110

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Downtown Brooklynrideshare rideshare 14.7 mi
    25 min

Newark Airport (EWR) to Downtown Brooklyn by bus and subway

Calendar252Weekly Services
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Downtown Brooklyn, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Newark Airport (EWR) to Downtown Brooklyn. However, you can take the vehicle to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to 34 St-Penn Station, then take the line 2 subway to Borough Hall. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal B to Jay St-MetroTech via W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal and 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 1h 10m.

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