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How to get fromNewark Airport (EWR) to Lower Manhattanby tram, train, subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Lower Manhattan 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 Prince Stsubway subway N / ...
    1h 2m
    $24–30

  2. Drive 12.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Lower Manhattancar car 12.9 mi
    21 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal B to Grand Centralbus bus Newark Airport Express
    1h 20m
    $28

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newark Airport (EWR) to Lower Manhattantaxi taxi 12.9 mi
    21 min
    $80–100

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Lower Manhattanrideshare rideshare 12.9 mi
    21 min

Newark Airport (EWR) to Lower Manhattan by bus and subway

Calendar252Weekly Services
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Lower Manhattan, 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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