Going to NY - best way to get from ERY/Liberty in Newark to times square?

[SaltyNuts]

Just realized I'm flying in a pretty good distance from New York itself. Oops. No wonder the tickets were so cheap! Like a 50 minute drive it says.

Anyways, I figure a cab would cost a ton for this drive. Anyone have any other suggested options? Is there a shuttle service? Does UBER work up there?

Thanks!

 

[Rakehellion]

50 miles is kind of far for a cab.

Maybe a Megabus, Amtrak, NJT. But if you're coming straight from the airport there's probably a direct shuttle. Maybe call them and ask.

 

[geecee]

NJTransit train is a pretty easy way to go:
http://www.njtransit.com/rg/rg_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=AirportConnectionsTo

That will take you into Penn Station (34th & 7th), and then from there it's a one stop subway ride, or a 10-min walk to Times Square.

 

[ElFenix]

nj transit train is the way to do it. EWR station to penn station. subway from there if you need.

 

[SaltyNuts]

Wow, NJ Transit train look perfect. Thanks guys!

 

[Viper GTS]

Uber pickup at Newark is banned last I heard. Train to Penn is probably the best route, and I'd walk from there if you aren't hauling too much stuff. It's really not very far and if you have not been to NYC before it's a good introduction.

Alternatively you could take a cab to Secaucus Junction (only about 20 mins) and then Penn is one stop and <$5 fare away.

Viper GTS

 

[CraKaJaX]

NJT to Penn. You'll be able to grab all your subway info from there as well if you need it. Penn is one stop from Times Square.

 

[MrSquished]

take the AirTrain to Newark Penn Station, then take the PATH train to Journal Square - switch to the other PATH train that goes to 33rd street. Walk. the PATH train runs more often and is cheaper than NJ Transit.