Manhattan travel times to JFK vs EWR
Jan 17, 20, 11:38 am
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Manhattan travel times to JFK vs EWR
I dunno. I’m calling BS. Just did Waze from my location after seeing a yellow taxi top United ad, “time to”. The ad said 49 mins to JFK and EWR 42. Waze says 53 to EWR and 42 to JFK. Hmmmmmm.
in fact in the few months I’ve been seeing these not once have I seen EWR more time than JFK. Is that possible from anywhere in Manhattan?!?!
in fact in the few months I’ve been seeing these not once have I seen EWR more time than JFK. Is that possible from anywhere in Manhattan?!?!
Jan 17, 20, 11:43 am
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Originally Posted by saccoNY
......The ad said 49 mins to JFK and EWR 42.........in fact in the few months I’ve been seeing these not once have I seen EWR more time than JFK. Is that possible from anywhere in Manhattan?!?!
Some NJ Transit trains are schedule to arrive at EWR in 22 minutes if you time your departure right. Yeah, I know. This is stretching the truth. 
I am on east side and I budget 100 minutes to EWR vs 75 minutes to JFK.
Jan 17, 20, 12:15 pm
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My last Lyft from EWR Terminal C to Union Square area came in under 34 minutes (spend 10 minutes or so dealing with Manhattan local traffic).
Traffic notwithstanding, it is highly conceiveable to travel to/from EWR faster than JFK from a lot of areas in Manhattan, in particular west side of Manhattan. Public transportation can be quicker as well.
I often leave much later when I am heading to EWR. Last time I left NYC about 90 minutes to departure.
Traffic notwithstanding, it is highly conceiveable to travel to/from EWR faster than JFK from a lot of areas in Manhattan, in particular west side of Manhattan. Public transportation can be quicker as well.
I often leave much later when I am heading to EWR. Last time I left NYC about 90 minutes to departure.
Jan 17, 20, 12:58 pm
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Long before UA merged with CO and acquired the EWR hub, I have always used EWR every chance I could get because I always found it easier to get to Manhattan from Newark than from JFK. JFK was easier if you were going to the outer boroughs though.
Jan 17, 20, 1:05 pm
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For weekday travel, starting from Penn Station, EWR can be slightly faster than JFK if traveling by rail. But on weekends when there is more frequent LIRR service from Penn to Jamaica than there is NJ Transit service from Penn to EWR Airport Rail Station, JFK can be a faster trip.
From the Financial District, PATH from WTC to Newark Penn Station, followed by the Q62 bus to the airport can be a fast -- and economical -- option.
From the Financial District, PATH from WTC to Newark Penn Station, followed by the Q62 bus to the airport can be a fast -- and economical -- option.
Jan 17, 20, 1:10 pm
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Originally Posted by guv1976
From the Financial District, PATH from WTC to Newark Penn Station, followed by the Q62 bus to the airport can be a fast -- and economical -- option.
Also, JFK and LGA can be free if you have unlimited MetroCard.
Jan 17, 20, 2:12 pm
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Yes! Agreed! I work downtown and will either do this, or PATH to Newark or Harrison plus Uber to EWR (about $10-$12) and I can get from my desk to my gate in under an hour. You could do the same thing from the 33rd St PATH and switch trains, but I don't know how long that takes. Fingers crossed if they ever extend PATH out to EWR!
Jan 17, 20, 2:27 pm
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Originally Posted by Repooc17
$2.75 + $1.60 - score! Done this many times.
Also, JFK and LGA can be free if you have unlimited MetroCard.
Also, JFK and LGA can be free if you have unlimited MetroCard.
Originally Posted by Jinxed_K
Definitely a better deal than my past weekend ride from/to JFK.
$7.75 Airtrain + $4.50 City Ticket from Jamaica to Penn Station
$7.75 Airtrain + $4.50 City Ticket from Jamaica to Penn Station
Jan 17, 20, 2:40 pm
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NJT is quick but there are many times it's only 3 trains per hour and they are bunched together in a 15 minute window. If you miss the last of the 3 trains, then you are in for a 45 minute wait.
Last edited by audio-nut; Jan 17, 20 at 2:46 pm
