

There are discounted fares for children, seniors and military. The round-trip fare is $30 (or $17 one-way) for an adult. Although traffic can significantly delay the bus. Depending on the time of the day, a new bus is supposed to depart every 15 to 30 minutes. Buses run 365 days a year and depart Newark Airport between the hours of 4 a.m. Newark Airport Express bus is also an economical mode of transportation, especially if you are traveling by yourself - but you'll be at the mercy of traffic. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Express bus service The cost is slightly more expensive, but will get you there significantly quicker. Alternatively, you can take an Uber/Lyft from the airport to Newark Penn Station. You are limited with luggage on the bus, however, and the travel time will take longer. This is your least expensive option, as the bus is just $1.60 one-way (exact fare required) plus $2.75 for the PATH.

You can also take Bus 62 from outside the terminal to Newark Penn Station and from there, take the PATH train. Related: The best Hyatt Category 4 hotels for family vacations In Jersey City, you'll find two great Hyatt options: the Hyatt House Jersey City and the Hyatt Regency Jersey City.

Once at the PATH, you'll purchase another ticket specifically for the PATH train, which costs $2.75 per person (children 5 and under are free).įor those staying in Jersey City instead of Manhattan, you can follow these same directions, but get off the PATH train at Exchange Place - which is the stop right before entering Manhattan. You'll first purchase an AirTrain/NJ Transit ticket, similar to above, which will cost $10.75 one-way per adult (children between the ages of 5–11 are $1.25). The cost is slightly less expensive, although you'll need two separate tickets. The total ride is approximately 40 minutes. From here, take the PATH train toward Manhattan and get off at the World Trade Center stop. You'll still take AirTrain to NJ Transit, but instead of going all the way into the city, get off at the Newark Penn Station terminal. If you are staying in lower Manhattan, you might want to take a slightly different route. (Photo by Maxian/Getty Images) AirTrain to NJ Transit to PATH
