Originally Posted by
guv1976
On Saturdays and Sundays, the #62 bus from EWR to Newark Penn Station runs every 20 minutes for most of the day. (Early morning and later evening service is less frequent.)
Like all buses, the #62 can be subject to delay.
But yes, even from Newark Penn Station, there can be big gaps (up to ~50 minutes) in weekend train service to Manhattan.
Exactly -- why would I possibly consider an option where I could literally be standing around waiting for up to 70 minutes, when I would be at my destination in 40-45 with light traffic. Unless cost is really a barrier, but then why are you buying airplane tickets?