There are 6 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington Heights by bus, train, subway, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Newark to New Yorkbus Blu 5Ampa / ...
30 minDrive 21.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington Heightscar 21.1 mi
28 min$4–6Train, line 1 subway
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec / ...
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 181 Stsubway 1
1h 17m$24–30Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Washington Heights21.1 mi
28 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington Heightstaxi 21.1 mi
28 min$120–160Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Terminal B to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminalbus Newark Airport Express
- Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 181 Stsubway A
1h 13m$28
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington Heights is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington Heights is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $3 - $6.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newark and arriving at New York. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
No, there is no direct train from Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington Heights. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at 181 St via Newark Airport Railroad Station and 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Newark Airport (EWR) and Washington Heights is 59 miles. The road distance is 21.3 miles.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington Heights without a car is to bus which takes 30 min and costs .
The bus from Newark to New York takes 30 min including transfers and departs five times a day.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington Heights bus services, operated by Yes Blue Transportation, depart from Newark station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Airport Railroad Station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington Heights bus services, operated by Yes Blue Transportation, arrive at New York station.
What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA?
Yes Blue Transportation operates a bus from Newark to New York 5 times a day, and the journey takes 30 min.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 181 St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 181 St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- Yes Blue Transportation
Bus from Newark to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Yes Blue Transportation
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- newarkairportexpress.com
Bus from Terminal B to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25
- Book at
- Coach USA
- One Way - Adult
- $25
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Newark-EWR to Washington Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $120–160
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington Heights is 21 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Washington Heights.
There are 3128+ hotels available in Washington Heights.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newark Airport (EWR) and Washington Heights. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








