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EWR Newark Liberty International Airport

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Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) serves Newark. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAEWR
ICAOKEWR
Non-stop153
Airlines35
TimezoneAmerica/New York
Elevation5 m

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The airport in numbers

Newark Liberty International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Newark Liberty International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 49M passengers in 2023.

Passengers / year
49M
as of 2023
Elevation
5 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Passengers per year, 1949–2023

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Newark Liberty International Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Newark Liberty International Airport to Newark

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Distances

From EWR to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
New York City14 km29 min$29–$46
Brooklyn19 km40 min$38–$60
Manhattan20 km42 min$40–$63
Queens28 km39 min$55–$87
The Bronx31 km43 min$61–$96
Philadelphia118 km124 min$223–$355
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Newark Liberty International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Newark ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 153 destinations, operated by 35 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: United Airlines · Lufthansa · American Airlines · Delta Air Lines · US Airways · JetBlue Airways · Southwest Airlines · Air Canada · AirTran Airways · Scandinavian Airlines System

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Newark Liberty International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

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Sleep nearby

Hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Newark Liberty International Airport to the centre of Newark?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from Newark Liberty International Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Newark Liberty International Airport to Newark?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Newark Liberty International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Newark Liberty International Airport?
About 153 destinations, including London, Atlanta, New Orleans, Brussels. 35 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Newark Liberty International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Newark Liberty International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Newark Liberty International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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