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How to get fromNewark Airport (EWR) to Empire State Buildingby train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Empire State Building by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    53 min
    $20–28

  2. Drive 14.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Empire State Buildingcar car 14.6 mi
    26 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus via W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Terminal B to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminalbus bus Newark Airport Express
    1h 3m
    $25

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newark Airport (EWR) to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 14.6 mi
    26 min
    $90–110

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Empire State Buildingrideshare rideshare 14.6 mi
    26 min

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal B to Grand Centralbus bus Newark Airport Express
    1h 20m
    $25

Newark Airport (EWR) to Empire State Building by bus and foot

Calendar252Weekly Services
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.5 mi
  • Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $15–19 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, Newark Airport Express operates a bus from Terminal B to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $25 and the journey takes 48 min.

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