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Originally Posted by carraher
We will be arriving at EWR and taking ground transportation to Manhattan. A couple of weeks ago we used the Newark Airport Express bus and it was really a pain. Not just the traffic but the complete disorganization in boarding procedure. We are contemplating taking the shuttle bus to Newark Penn Station and then the train to midtown this time but don't know if that would be any faster. Has anyone had experience with these options? We are budget travelers and prefer not to take a taxi. TIA
If you are not traveling with a lot of luggage, take the #62 bus from your EWR terminal to Newark Penn Station, instead of the AirTrain shuttle bus. Schedules for the #62 can be found at:
http://www.njtransit.com
From Newark Penn Station, you can take NJ Transit for the 20-minute train ride to Penn Station New York. Or, for a cheaper -- but slower -- option, you can take the PATH train from Newark Penn Station to Journal Square, and then transfer to the PATH train to 33rd Street/6th Avenue, Manhattan.