AirTrain Newark
AirTrain is the most efficient way to get around Newark Liberty International Airport - operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. AirTrain connects passengers to airline terminals, rental car facilities, hotel shuttles and central parking lots.
AirTrain Hours of Operation
5:00AM to 11:00PM: Arrives and departs every 3-5 minutes daily.
11:00PM to 5:00AM: Arrives and departs every 15 minutes (approx.) daily. Please note that during these hours, AirTrain runs as a shuttle service which may require train transfers to reach your final destination.
For more AirTrain route information, see AirTrain Newark Map. Note that the Airport Train Station may appear as Newark Liberty International Airport Station when viewing NJ Transit or Amtrak rail schedules.
For construction that may affect AirTrain service, see EWR Construction Advisory.
To plan the total travel time of your journey, continue reading for approximate travel times to/from EWR and between AirTrain Stations to terminals.
To & From EWR
The Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station can be reached via NJ TRANSIT or Amtrak rail service from New York Penn Station or Newark Penn Station.
Approximate travel times to and from these destinations are below.
New York Penn Station to/from EWR: 30 minutes (approx.)
Newark Penn Station to/from EWR: 5 minutes (approx.)
After arriving at EWR, passengers should budget extra time to transfer to the AirTrain platform, wait for the AirTrain to arrive, and travel on the AirTrain based on the frequency of service listed in the prior section.
Once on board, passengers can expect an additional 7 to 20 minutes for traveling between terminals. More information on this last segment of the journey can be found in the next section.
For more information on rail service routes, see the regional rail connections map.
Travel Times to Terminals
Once on the AirTrain, travel times from Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station to passenger terminals vary.
- Terminal C: 7 minutes
- Terminal B: 11 minutes
- Terminal A: 20 minutes*
*The AirTrain does not connect directly to Terminal A. Once at the Terminal A Station, passengers have two options after exiting down the escalator/elevator:
- Complimentary Shuttle Bus: Outside the station, wait for a shuttle bus directly to the Terminal A Departures level any time between 4:00AM and midnight. A countdown clock is available to view shuttle arrival times, typically arriving every 5-10 minutes. Once on board, shuttle bus service takes approximately 5 minutes with light traffic. Download the Passio GO app for real-time bus tracking and crowding conditions on board.
- Walk: Bypass the shuttle bus service and use the covered pathway for a 15 minute walk (approx.) to Terminal A.
More information on the future AirTrain, which will connect directly to Terminal A, can be found here: EWR Redevelopment AirTrain Newark Replacement Program.
Please also allow additional time for airline check-in and security checks when connecting from terminal to terminal, as applicable.
Travel Times to Popular Destinations
Travel times to/from EWR vary. Listed below are approximate times:
Via NJ TRANSIT
- New York Penn Station: 30 min.
- Newark Penn Station: 5 min.
- Trenton, NJ: 66 min.
- Philadelphia, PA: 90 min.
Via NJ TRANSIT to New York Penn Station to PATH
- Journal Square, NJ: 30 min.
- Hoboken, NJ: 55 min.
- 33 Street, NYC: 40 min.
- World Trade Center, NYC: 45 min.
Via Amtrak
- Philadelphia, PA: 70 min.
NJ TRANSIT Service Frequency
6:00AM to 9:00PM: On weekdays, at least six NJ TRANSIT trains arrive every hour at the Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station.
9:00PM to midnight: On weekdays, four NJ TRANSIT trains arrive every hour at the Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station.
Click here for specific fare and schedule information.
Amtrak Service Frequency
Amtrak service on the Northeast Corridor runs approximately every hour between the Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station, New York City and Philadelphia.
Amtrak also runs hourly service to New York City with some trains continuing to or originating from Boston, Massachusetts, providing service to Stamford and New Haven, Connecticut and intermediate points.
Click here for specific fare and schedule information.
PATH Service Frequency
PATH service runs frequently during most hours every day, but run at a reduced frequency during certain hours of the day.
Passengers can connect with PATH via NJ TRANSIT from the Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station to Newark Penn Station.
Cost and Tickets
The AirTrain is free within the airport – between airline terminals, parking lots, hotel shuttles and rental car facilities.
Without a NJ TRANSIT or Amtrak ticket, the cost to access AirTrain is $8.50 when entering and exiting Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station. More information can be found in the next section.
If you take PATH, New York City Transit Subways, or the Long Island Rail Road, you will pay a separate fare for those services. Visit their websites for more information.
NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak Tickets
When you buy a NJ TRANSIT or Amtrak ticket to/from Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station, that one ticket includes the AirTrain Newark portion, which is $8.50. The AirTrain access fee is not charged for children (11 and under) or for customers using monthly passes with the airport as the origin or destination.
You must use your ticket twice regardless of which direction you’re traveling. You’ll need to show the ticket to the conductor on the NJ TRANSIT or Amtrak train, and you’ll need the ticket to pass through the fare line at Newark Liberty International Airport (RailLink) Station. Be sure to take the ticket with you.
Contact PATH, NJ TRANSIT or Amtrak for more information on fares, discounted monthly tickets, ten-trip tickets and other special fares. All fares are subject to change.
Weekly and Monthly Tickets
If you already have a NJ TRANSIT or Amtrak ticket, including a commuter weekly or monthly ticket to a destination past the Newark Liberty International Airport Station, you may use it to get to or from the Airport Train Station. However, you will also need to purchase a separate $8.50 NJ TRANSIT ticket at the Airport Train Station from ticket machines located within the station.
Where to Purchase Tickets
NJ TRANSIT Tickets
- At ticket machines located at the entrance to AirTrain stations in each airline terminal
- At machines located at Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station
- From ticket agents or ticket machines located at most NJ Transit stations
Amtrak Tickets
- At Quik-Trak machines or Amtrak ticket agents located at Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station
- From Amtrak ticket agents or Quik-Trak machines located at Amtrak train stations
- Online at www.amtrak.com
Accessibility
All AirTrain trains and stations are ADA compliant, with every station designed to ensure the convenient boarding of riders with mobility challenges. There are two designated wheelchair locations on each vehicle.
Read more about EWR Accessibility Services.
Rules and Policies
To make travel safe, clean and comfortable for everyone, there are some rules and policies to keep in mind when riding the AirTrain.
Eating & Drinking
Eating, smoking, and drinking are not permitted at any time, anywhere in the AirTrain system.
Cargo
You are welcome to bring the following:
- Baggage
- Luggage carts
- Strollers
- Guide dogs and other service animals
- Small domestic animals in secure carriers. We recommend that you check with NJ Transit or Amtrak regarding their policies.
- Airport luggage carts are allowed on AirTrain, but are not permitted on escalators. Please use elevators.
- Bicycles have no time restrictions imposed and permits are not required.
- Only two bicycles per train are permitted at a time.
- Bicycle groups of five or more must notify AirTrain Operations.
- AirTrain reserves the right to designate trains where bicycles will be permitted.
- Bicycles must remain in the custody of the bicyclists.
- Bicycles on AirTrain cars must be kept clear from doors at all times.
- The kickstand of the bicycle must remain up at all times.
- Bicycle riding on platforms, in station areas, or while in a train is prohibited.
- Bicycles are not permitted on escalators.
- Bicyclists must comply with instructions from AirTrain crew, agents, customer service and/or police and fire department personnel.
Smarte Cartes can be picked up and dropped off at the airline terminals, however they will not be allowed through the fare gates at Newark AirTrain Newark stations. You may take Smarte Cartes into the parking lots.
Security
To report suspicious activity, call (800)-828-PAPD (7273). AirTrain stations feature emergency/general information phones and public pay phones.
