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How to get fromNewark Airport (EWR) to Roosevelt Islandby train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Roosevelt Island by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Train

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

  2. Drive 19.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Roosevelt Islandcar car 19.1 mi
    37 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus

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

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Roosevelt-Islandrideshare rideshare 19.1 mi
    37 min

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newark Airport (EWR) to Roosevelt Islandtaxi taxi 19.1 mi
    37 min
    $110–140

  6. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Newark Airport Terminal B to New York Penn Stationshuttle bus Newark Airport Shuttle
    52 min
    $44–50

Newark Airport (EWR) to Roosevelt Island by bus

Calendar252Weekly Buses
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 14 mi
  • Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Roosevelt Island, 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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