How to get fromUpper West Side to Newarkby subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

Travel from

To

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 5 ways to get from Upper West Side to Newark by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 1 subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from 86 St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 1 / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec / ...
37 min
$5–14
Drive 13.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Upper West Side to Newarkcar 13.7 mi
25 min
$3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 86 St to 9 Av/W 40 Stbus M11
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Raymond Blvd 170'W Of Mccarter Hwybus 108
1h 30m
$10–31
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to Newarktaxi 13.7 mi
25 min
$50–65
Line 1 subway, train via WTC Cortlandt
1. Take the subway from 86 St to WTC Cortlandtsubway 1
2. Take the train from World Trade Center to Newark Penn Stationtrain Path
54 min
$7

Upper West Side to Newark by subway and train

629Weekly Services

37 minAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Upper West Side to Newark.

Launch map view

Distance: 13 mi
Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Upper West Side, NY, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Columbus Av/W 86 St to Raymond Blvd 170'W Of Mccarter Hwy via 9 Av/W 40 St and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 1h 30m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, and Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers

Newark(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

There’s no city quite like the Big Apple. From the hustle of Wall Street to the bright lights of Times Square to Central Park's leafy outlook, New York City pulsates with energy. Touch the sky from the Empire State Building, rub shoulders with art buffs at the the Guggenheim or Museum of Modern Art, visit Lady Liberty on Ellis Island and walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. Spend the day lazing in Central Park, unleash your inner kid at Coney Island, sink your teeth into delectable pizza and bagels, or simply wander through some of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world – from NoHo and the Meatpacking District to Tribeca and Williamsburg.

Things to do in Newark

Elysian Fields(Opens in a new window)

The Elysian Fields in Hoboken, New Jersey, was recreational parkland located on the city's northern riverfront in the 19th century. The area was a popular getaway destination for New Yorkers in the 19th century, much in the tradition of the pleasure garden, offering open space for a variety of sports, public spectacles, and amusements. The lavish grounds hosted the Colonnade Hotel and tavern, and offered picnic areas, a spa known as Sybil's Cave, river walks, nature paths, fishing, a miniature railroad, rides and races, and a ferry landing, which also served as a launch for boating competitions.

DreamWorks Water Park(Opens in a new window)

DreamWorks Water Park is an indoor water park within the American Dream shopping and entertainment complex, at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. Opened on October 1, 2020, the water park includes 15 water slides and 15 attractions, and covers 8.5 acre.

TMNT Shellraiser(Opens in a new window)

The TMNT Shellraiser is a steel indoor roller coaster at Nickelodeon Universe amusement park, within the American Dream Meadowlands mall, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. The roller coaster is a Euro-Fighter model manufactured by Gerstlauer, and themed to the 2012 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles television series. It is the steepest roller coaster in the world with a vertical drop of 121.5 degrees. The TMNT Shellraiser has the same layout as Takabisha at Fuji-Q Highland in Japan, a previous record holder for world's steepest roller coaster.

Sandy's Blasting Bronco(Opens in a new window)

Sandy's Blasting Bronco is a compact steel launched roller coaster at Nickelodeon Universe amusement park, within the American Dream Meadowlands shopping and entertainment complex, at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. The coaster is located indoors and launches riders both forwards and backwards through a compact layout.

Places to stay in Newark

TRYP by Wyndham Newark Downtown(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Element by Marriott Harrison - Newark(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Modern GuestHouse Ironbound Newark with KITCHEN-FastTrainToNYC-OneStopToAirport(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Home2 Suites By Hilton Newark Airport(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Rome2Rio makes travelling from Upper West Side to Newark easy.

Rome2Rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Find all the transport options for your trip from Upper West Side to Newark right here. Rome2Rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best. Rome2Rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward.