Train from Newark to Manhattan
Dec 20th, 2013, 09:44 AM
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Train from Newark to Manhattan
Hi everyone
I have been to NYC many times, but always fly into/out of LGA and take a cab.
This time I found a better fare to EWR. Is taking the train from the airport difficult? I'm looking for details....where to catch it, how long will it take, etc.
I arrive at 12:30 on a Friday, and my flight home leaves at 1:00 on Monday.
Thank you!
I have been to NYC many times, but always fly into/out of LGA and take a cab.
This time I found a better fare to EWR. Is taking the train from the airport difficult? I'm looking for details....where to catch it, how long will it take, etc.
I arrive at 12:30 on a Friday, and my flight home leaves at 1:00 on Monday.
Thank you!
Dec 20th, 2013, 10:17 AM
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You have to take the Air Train from EWR to the New Jersey Transit train station. From there take a NJT train (NOT Amtrak, which would cost a fortune) to NYC Penn Station. (There is also a Penn Station in Newark - do not confuse the two.)
From Penn Station you can take the subway or cab to your hotel - depending on location, amount of luggage and willingness to schlep.
From Penn Station you can take the subway or cab to your hotel - depending on location, amount of luggage and willingness to schlep.
Dec 21st, 2013, 06:06 AM
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The AirTrain circles is the train that connects the terminals, parking areas, and train station at Newark Airport. It has only one route with trains in either direction. Take the train in the direction of Newark Liberty Airport Station--this is the train station and the end of the AirTrain route, so no mystery about missing the stop.
From there, as others have mentioned, take a New Jersey Transit train to NEW YORK Penn Station. It will be the final stop on any train headed to NYC.
This brochure explains the connections possible.
http://www.panynj.gov/airports/pdf/T...rainNewark.pdf
From there, as others have mentioned, take a New Jersey Transit train to NEW YORK Penn Station. It will be the final stop on any train headed to NYC.
This brochure explains the connections possible.
http://www.panynj.gov/airports/pdf/T...rainNewark.pdf
Dec 21st, 2013, 07:10 AM
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You'll find this train connection pretty easy. A lot of people prefer EWR over all the other airports because of the ease of transit into Manhattan, especially if you are going to a destination on the west side.
Just be aware that Penn Station is one of the worst places in all of Manhattan to catch a taxi, and wait times during busy periods are routinely over 30 minutes. I'd strongly recommend taking the subway or walking to your hotel if it's close by. Or walk a few blocks north (past Macy's) to catch a taxi. Just not on 8th Avenue. Cabs there are usually snatched up at the southwest corner of Penn Station before they enter the taxi line. The same thing happens at Macy's for taxis going down 7th Avenue. This advice holds particularly true if you are coming next Friday, right before New Year's, when the city will still be fairly busy. It's going to be less of an issue after that.
Just be aware that Penn Station is one of the worst places in all of Manhattan to catch a taxi, and wait times during busy periods are routinely over 30 minutes. I'd strongly recommend taking the subway or walking to your hotel if it's close by. Or walk a few blocks north (past Macy's) to catch a taxi. Just not on 8th Avenue. Cabs there are usually snatched up at the southwest corner of Penn Station before they enter the taxi line. The same thing happens at Macy's for taxis going down 7th Avenue. This advice holds particularly true if you are coming next Friday, right before New Year's, when the city will still be fairly busy. It's going to be less of an issue after that.
Dec 21st, 2013, 08:50 AM
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I did this exact trip last February and found it to be quite easy; previous responders have explained it very well--the most confusing part was making my way back to the right part of Penn Station to get the train back to EWR. Fortunately, trains run pretty frequently, although less so on weekends.
Dec 21st, 2013, 09:48 AM
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As musicfan states, Penn Station is very confusing, with terrible signage. For what it's worth, NJTransit trains leave from platforms located in the southern part of the station, closest to 31st Street. In fact, there's an entrance to the station at Seventh and 31st, directly into the NJTransit waiting area.
Navigating to this area from the subway can be difficult if you're not familiar with the station. In the LIRR (northern, nearest to 34th Street) part of the station, where the Seventh and Eighth Avenue subways are located, there are few if any signs related to NJTransit. Find a police officer (NYPD or Port Authority) and ask for directions. This map, more for LIRR riders than NJTransit, may help: http://mta.info/lirr/AlternateRoute/PennStation.htm
Navigating to this area from the subway can be difficult if you're not familiar with the station. In the LIRR (northern, nearest to 34th Street) part of the station, where the Seventh and Eighth Avenue subways are located, there are few if any signs related to NJTransit. Find a police officer (NYPD or Port Authority) and ask for directions. This map, more for LIRR riders than NJTransit, may help: http://mta.info/lirr/AlternateRoute/PennStation.htm
Dec 21st, 2013, 12:48 PM
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Thank you all again! Just the advice I was looking for. Like I said, I'm used to just walking out of LGA and getting in the taxi line. I didn't know if this was going to be confusing. But sounds like it's pretty easy.
Dec 21st, 2013, 01:51 PM
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If you go to the 8th Avenue exit at Penn there is a better chance of cab quickly.
The easiest and cheapest cab ride by far from an airport into Manhattan is from LGA.
We flew from United from EWR a few weeks ago and there are "better" palces places to eat than usual and for some reason TSA was a breeze, Monday afternoon about 3 PM. It is still more money by car service to EWR than to JFK for us from the East Village.
The easiest and cheapest cab ride by far from an airport into Manhattan is from LGA.
We flew from United from EWR a few weeks ago and there are "better" palces places to eat than usual and for some reason TSA was a breeze, Monday afternoon about 3 PM. It is still more money by car service to EWR than to JFK for us from the East Village.
Dec 21st, 2013, 01:55 PM
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I don't think I saw this mentioned above but if so, sorry for the duplication. Remember to take your train ticket with you when going back to Newark airport. You will need it to exit the train in order to get to the monorail that takes you to the terminals. You will see when you arrive it lets you through the gates to the train tracks. People often assume they do not need the ticket but you do need it until you are on the train going to NYC and until you get to the monorail going back to the airport.
Dec 21st, 2013, 02:02 PM
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One other note about NJTransit departures from New York Penn Station. They are posted perhaps two hours or so in advance, but the actual departure platform isn't announced until about 10 minutes before departure time.
You'll want either a Northeast Corridor or a North Jersey Coast Line train, either of which services Newark Airport (third stop--Secaucus, Newark Penn Station, Newark Airport). The $12.50 fare includes the $5.50 AirTrain fare from NJTransit to the airport terminals. Buy your ticket before boarding; there's $5.00 surcharge on-board.
More help: http://bit.ly/cmz9ww
You'll want either a Northeast Corridor or a North Jersey Coast Line train, either of which services Newark Airport (third stop--Secaucus, Newark Penn Station, Newark Airport). The $12.50 fare includes the $5.50 AirTrain fare from NJTransit to the airport terminals. Buy your ticket before boarding; there's $5.00 surcharge on-board.
More help: http://bit.ly/cmz9ww
Dec 21st, 2013, 06:55 PM
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Another thing to note when boarding the train at NY Penn Station, people run and I mean run and crowd to the track when it's posted. I never understood why as I know you only have maybe a few mins to board the train but I find it nerve racking especially when I have had small rolling luggage. Maybe it has been the time of day when I have taken the train but to me it seems like it all the time.
Dec 22nd, 2013, 03:55 AM
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Why do you "race to the train" at Penn? I've never seen or heard of people who didn't run when they post the train gate to miss their train? I just take a nice casual walk to the platform and get on the train. What am I missing here -- a huge desire to be first at the gate? I don't have that. It doesn't bother me in the least that others want to be first -- just like all kinds of lines anywhere.
Dec 22nd, 2013, 06:38 AM
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My experiences have been like a flash mob and it's like a wave. Giving the time of year the OP might also experience this so I just want her to be prepared. I just went through this in August which is why I don't get the mad rush. It happens when the track is just posted. Maybe it's where you wait for the train I don't know but I have been separated from my party with the rush. As I said it could also be the time of day as I always leave NY Penn in the afternoon. I have never left in the morning hrs.
