Step-by-Step Photo Guide Newark Airport EWR to New York City

(Manhattan)

With traffic always being unknown in NYC, I typically prefer to take the public transit train from the airport into the city.  It’s normally a quick and affordable way to transit.

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This method will take you to New York Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan.  Penn Station sits between 7th and 8th Avenues and 31st and 33rd Streets.

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Arriving in EWR

After exiting your plane, follow signs towards Baggage Claim, and once in the main terminal, follow signs for AirTrain.

Once at the ticket machine, you’ll touch the screen and answer each of the prompts, starting with English or Español. You’ll want to choose to go to NY Penn Station.

Buying a Train Ticket from EWR to New York City / Penn Station

NJ Transit from EWR to NYC Penn Station

As you arrive, look at the monitors to see when the next train is for New York and note the track number.

You’ll exit the train onto a walkway between tracks and want to follow signs to either 8th Ave or 7th Ave, depending on your final destination.

Arriving in NYC  from EWR

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