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Newark Liberty International Airport Station Most NJ TRANSIT trains on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line stop at the Newark International Airport Station, which connects to AirTrain, a service provided by The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey that will take you to your airline terminal. NJ TRANSIT operates 852 trains per week that stop at the new Newark Liberty International Airport Station, including 640 weekday trains (128 per day) and 212 weekend trains (106 per day). Specific NJ TRANSIT arrival and departure times are available in Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line timetables. AirTrain service operates frequently to connect with NJ TRANSIT arrival and departure times. AirTrain will cease running to the Newark Liberty International Airport Station when trains are not in service, approximately 2:00 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. Plan Your Trip to the Airport NJ TRANSIT offers an easy and convenient way for you to plan your customized trip to and from Newark Liberty International Airport with our Itinerary Planning feature.
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When you fly into the airport, after claiming your baggage, you can board AirTrain to connect with NJ TRANSIT train service to New York City, or to points in New Jersey. Check a NJ TRANSIT train departure monitor in any of the airport terminals (A, B or C) to determine which train to take to your destination or to make appropriate connections. You can purchase a ticket from one of the ticket vending machines (TVMs) at the Newark International Airport Station. TVMs accept credit cards, debit cards or U.S. currency only. Have your employer call (973) 491-7600 for information on BusinessPass and TransitChek, and other Transit Benefits programs. Departing flights From Newark Liberty International Airport Taking the Train to the Airport From Manhattan and Points in New Jersey:
If you did not purchase your return trip ticket in advance, you should purchase a ticket from a ticket vending machine located at the Newark Liberty International Airport Station. Luggage carts cannot be used to transport luggage to train platforms. Fares & Ticket Options NJ TRANSIT fares to the Newark Liberty International Airport Station are based on distance traveled, similar to the cost of traveling to other rail stations. Only one-way tickets or monthly passes are available for travel to or from the Newark Liberty International Airport Station. These tickets/passes are magnetically encoded and allow passage through the fare gates at the station. An access fee is applicable and is included in the cost of your ticket to and from the station. Tickets for use at the Newark Liberty International Airport Station are available from ticket vending machines at stations. For NJ TRANSIT fares, call 1 (973) 275-5555. Monthly Passes save you approximately 30 percent compared to regular one-way fares and are valid for unlimited trips throughout the calendar month. Only monthly passes purchased with the Newark International Airport Station as the origin or destination will allow passage through the fare gate. If your monthly pass is for a destination other than the airport, you will be required to pay an access fee to pass through the station. If you work at the airport and plan to take NJ TRANSIT service regularly, we recommend that you purchase a monthly pass. Monthly passes can be automatically sent to your home or work site. Plus, you may be able to purchase your monthly pass at work. Legislation enables you to use pre-tax dollars towards your commute. Have your employer call (973) 491-7600 for information on BusinessPass and TransitChek. One-Way Tickets can be used for one continuous ride between designated stations and are valid until used. If you are traveling to the airport and plan to return via AirTrain and NJ TRANSIT, we recommend that you purchase two one-way tickets prior to departing from your boarding station. Ticket Purchases On-Board Trains We encourage you to purchase your ticket before boarding the train. Tickets purchased on board are subject to a $5 surcharge when a ticket vending machine or ticket agent is available. Customers boarding without tickets will be charged the regular fare to Newark Penn Station or North Elizabeth (depending on direction traveled) plus surcharge. Upon arrival at the Airport station, you will be required to pay the $5.50 access fee. Conductors can accept cash only (no bills over $20). Complete fare details, including Senior Citizen and Children's fare information can be found on rail timetables. Reduced fares do not apply to the $5.50 airport access fee. Ticket Refunds See our refund policy for details Parking If you need overnight parking and you do not have a monthly permit at your local rail station, have a friend, relative or taxi service drop you off at the nearest train station that has airport service. There is no parking or passenger drop-off area at the Newark Liberty International Airport Station. Call 1-973-275-5555 for more parking information. Rail Connections Service to the Newark Liberty International Airport Station is available on the Northeast Corridor or North Jersey Coast Line. Customers on the Raritan Valley Line can transfer to these lines at Newark Penn Station. Customers on all other NJ TRANSIT rail lines except the Atlantic City Rail Line can connect at Secaucus Junction. Accessibility The Newark Liberty International Airport Station and AirTrain system are fully accessible to people with disabilities and are equipped with escalators, elevators and stairs. To find out if the station you plan to travel from is accessible to customers using mobility devices, refer to the timetable for your rail line and look for the international symbol of accessibility. For assistance getting on and off the train, please inform your train crew. Be aware that train crews will not be available to assist with transporting luggage on and off the train. If you are traveling to New York, inform train personnel if you need to use an elevator upon arrival. When departing from New York, visit the NJ TRANSIT or Amtrak Customer Service Office to help you determine which elevator to use to access your connecting train. Travel Tips
Always check with your airline well in advance of your trip to see if they suggest an earlier arrival time. Train schedules change at different times of the year so make sure you refer to a current schedule. If you would like additional information, click here for a listing of our services. |