Originally Posted by
bdnyc
EWR ? I'm sure you know this already, but the only way to midtown that time of day is Airtrain > NJTransit > Penn Sta > E train to 53rd and Fifth Ave. Walk two short blocks north and half block west.
Friday evening inbound Lincoln Tunnel by Taxi is good for 60 min plus. Avoid that.
That's how I plan to do it, but I do appreciate the explanation. No way I'm coming to New York and not sticking to public transit!