newark - new york

[patrixcia]

can anyone advise me best public transport from newark airport to manhattan please regards pat

[gman150]

We got a yellow cab from Manhattan to Newark Airport for about $40. I'm assuming you'll be able to do the same the other way. If I recall right outside the airport is a huge taxi ramp.

[sddsddean]

Assuming you mean to get to a hotel in NY and will have luggage, definately use a taxi. Its possible by public transport, but lots of hassle with bags etc.

[lumination]

when me and my mum went to New York we flew into Neward airport then from there got on the train to the island, very cheap and then when we got out shared a cab with this girl we meet while waiting for the train! can't remember how cheap it was but it was less than $40. DTH?

[patrixcia]

thank you lumination that sounds good. we have 6 hours to spare at newark and thought we would see bit of new york instead of hanging about airport. Can you remember how long the journey took? regards Pat

[lilacben]

Hi when my hisband and I was there two years ago we caught the train from the airport and onto Manhatten. It was quite cheap and very easy to get there.

[patrixcia]

hi lilacben thank you very much that seems like a good option and will probably be lot quicker than bus regards paty

[auntiebertie]

You catch the PATH train (like an underground) that runs 24/7 from Newark Penn Station into Manhattan. You need to change trains at Journal Square and get off at 33rd St which will bring you out right opposite Macys' department store. The cost is $1.75pp per trip. It is very efficient and takes 22 mins.

EWR airport has the most amazing system of complimentary busses that I have ever seen. They all cross at the P4 busstop at the airport. So catch the free bus from your hotel to P4 and then wait for the free bus that is going to the Hilton Penn Station. Get off at the hotel and then walk across the bridge link into the hotel. It couldn't be easier.

However if you are just in transit then there is NOWHERE to store your luggage in USA post 9/11 so you will have to haul your luggage around too....not a good idea so I suggest getting the cheapest room you can at the airport just for luggage storage. If you didn;t want to go into NYC and given your 6hr time span it does seem a bit tight, then there is a very good Outlet Mall called Jersey Gardens right by the airport. Again the bus to this runs from busstop P4.

[spudqueen]

My friend and I got the bus from Newark to The Port Authority Bus Station in Manhatten, which is on 7th or 8th Avenue. From there it is only a 10 minute walk to Times Square.

[chazza]

When we arrived at Newark we went to the "Ground Transportation Center" in the airport (easy to find as it is well signposted) and they were able to put us on a bus which stopped at our hotel. They also provide "shared taxis" which are like minibus taxis which stop at whatever hotels the occupants are staying at.

This cost us $12.

I would strongly advise against getting a taxi from outside the airport, as we were advised against them. Apparently they are a complete rip off and often quote one price when you are getting in and ask for another when you arrive at your destination, charging up to 5 times what the fare should be.

[dawndevil]

http://www.nysubway.com/airport/newark.html
this link shows you the options to get to manhattan
I have used the PATH / NJ Transit / Airtrain to Newark Airport � Cheapest Method just as it says in the link above found it very easy to get tickets from the machine and get to and from the airport to manhattan, they run regularly
enjoy your trip!
use www.tripadvisor.com or www.virtualtourist.com websites to find things to do unless you just want to see the usual tourist attractions

[patrixcia]

thank you all very much for your help. this has given me a few options. much appreciated pat