No Newark terminal has a train station inside it, and no terminal has a train of its own — every terminal reaches New York City trains the same way, through Newark Liberty International Airport Station. Terminals B and C have AirTrain stations on top of the terminal buildings, so the ride to the rail station is direct. Terminal A does not: its AirTrain station sits apart from the new terminal building, so allow about a 15-minute covered walk or a free 5-minute shuttle to reach it. From the rail station, NJ Transit trains on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line reach New York Penn Station in about 30 minutes on a $17.25 adult ticket that already includes the AirTrain fee.
Picture a traveler landing at Terminal C after a long flight, following the signs to the AirTrain, and stepping onto a train to Manhattan half an hour later. Now picture the same traveler landing at Terminal A, following the same signs, and discovering the AirTrain station is a walk away in the rain. Both trips end at the same Penn Station platform — the difference is fifteen minutes and knowing which terminal you are in before you land. This page tells you exactly that, terminal by terminal.
Written by Emily Davis · Fact-checked by Alex Freeman, Editor-in-Chief · Last verified November 2026
Terminal by terminal: 3 terminals, 1 rail station
Newark Liberty International Airport has three passenger terminals — A, B, and C — and one rail station, Newark Liberty International Airport Station, on the Northeast Corridor. The AirTrain is the link between them: free between terminals, and $8.75 on its own to the rail station, a fee that is already built into an NJ Transit ticket. The AirTrain runs around the clock, every 3 to 5 minutes in the daytime and about every 15 minutes overnight. Which terminal you land in decides how the first leg of the trip goes.
- Terminal B — AirTrain station on top of the terminal building
- Terminal C — AirTrain station on top of the terminal building
- Terminal A — about a 15-minute covered walk or a free 5-minute shuttle to its AirTrain station
Terminal C is United’s terminal, and Terminal B handles most other airlines, including nearly all international arrivals outside United. Terminal A, rebuilt and reopened in January 2023, serves Air Canada, American, Delta, JetBlue, and some United domestic flights — but the new building sits apart from the AirTrain line, and its AirTrain station is the former P2 station, reached by a covered path or a free shuttle. That is the single most common surprise on this route: the Port Authority’s own advisory still says the AirTrain serves Terminals A, B, and C, which is true of the stations, but only B and C have the station on top of the building. If you are flying out of Terminal A, add the walk or the shuttle to your plan before you count the minutes to Penn Station. Getting from Newark Airport to the city starts the same way whatever your terminal: AirTrain first, rail station second, train third.
The weekday AirTrain outage
On weekdays from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the AirTrain does not serve Newark Liberty International Airport Station, because of construction on the new AirTrain Newark system. During those hours, a free shuttle bus runs directly between the rail station and your terminal — from the airport, take the AirTrain to P4 Station and transfer to the bus; arriving at the rail station, take the bus straight to your terminal. The Port Authority advises budgeting an extra 10 to 15 minutes during the outage. Service between the terminals, rental cars, P3, and P4 is not affected, and the AirTrain runs normally on weekends and outside the weekday 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. window. This was checked against the Port Authority’s official AirTrain advisory on November 10, 2026, and it still listed the weekday outage as in effect — check the advisory again on your travel day, because construction windows change. NJ Transit trains keep their normal stops at the airport station throughout the work.
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The train itself: fare, ticket, and where you arrive
One adult ticket costs $17.25 one way, and it covers both the AirTrain and the NJ Transit train — buy it in the NJ Transit app or at a station machine before you board, because buying on board adds a $5 surcharge. The trains that stop at the airport station are the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line, running to New York Penn Station in about 30 minutes; the Raritan Valley Line needs a transfer at Newark Penn Station. Do not get off at Newark Penn Station by mistake — it is a different station, still in New Jersey, and the names are easy to confuse when you are tired. Your destination is New York Penn Station, in Midtown Manhattan. Amtrak trains, including Northeast Regional and Keystone Service, also stop at the airport station on their own tickets, priced separately from NJ Transit.
If the train does not suit you
A pre-booked car skips the AirTrain, the shuttle bus, and the platform entirely — the driver meets you at your terminal and drives you door to door, which matters with heavy luggage, small children, or a late-night arrival when the train connection is at its thinnest. Book transportation from Newark Airport to Manhattan in advance rather than sorting it at the curb, and read the best way to get from Manhattan to Newark Airport before the return trip so the route back is settled too. A Newark transfer is simply that pre-booked door-to-door ride, and if your trip connects two airports, check the best way to travel from Newark Airport to LaGuardia Airport and how long it takes to transfer from LaGuardia to JFK Airport before you promise anyone a connection time. For a larger party, arrange a group car service for a special event in advance, and whatever you choose, know what to look for when choosing a car service for your trip before you hand over a pickup address.
Questions travelers ask
Can I walk from my gate straight onto a train to New York?
No. No Newark terminal has a train station inside it. From every terminal you take the AirTrain, or a shuttle bus during the weekday outage, to Newark Liberty International Airport Station, then board an NJ Transit train on the Northeast Corridor or North Jersey Coast Line to New York Penn Station in about 30 minutes.
Which terminal is the hardest to reach by train?
Terminal A. Terminals B and C have AirTrain stations on top of the terminal buildings, but Terminal A’s AirTrain station sits apart from the new terminal building, so allow about a 15-minute covered walk or a free 5-minute shuttle to reach it before you count the minutes to Penn Station.
How much is the train from Newark Airport to New York, and what does the ticket cover?
One adult ticket costs $17.25 one way and covers both the AirTrain and the NJ Transit train to New York Penn Station. Buy it in the NJ Transit app or at a station machine before you board, because buying on board adds a $5 surcharge. The AirTrain alone costs $8.75 to the rail station.
What happens to the AirTrain on weekday mornings?
On weekdays from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the AirTrain does not serve Newark Liberty International Airport Station because of construction on the new AirTrain Newark system. A free shuttle bus runs between the rail station and the terminals instead, and the Port Authority advises budgeting an extra 10 to 15 minutes. The AirTrain runs normally on weekends and outside those hours.
Can I take Amtrak instead of NJ Transit from Newark Airport?
Yes. Amtrak trains, including Northeast Regional and Keystone Service, stop at Newark Liberty International Airport Station alongside NJ Transit. Amtrak tickets are priced separately from NJ Transit and are bought through Amtrak, so check both before you choose.
Sources
- Port Authority of New York and New Jersey — AirTrain Newark Partial Service Outage: weekday 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. shuttle-bus replacement, extra 10 to 15 minutes, normal service weekends and outside those hours, accessed 2026-11-10
- NJ Transit — Newark Liberty International Airport: $17.25 adult one-way fare with AirTrain fee included, about 30 minutes to New York Penn Station, Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line, $5 on-board surcharge, accessed 2026-11-10
- New Jersey Tourism — Newark Airport Guide: Terminal A AirTrain station is a 15-minute walk or a free shuttle from the terminal; Terminal A airlines and January 2023 opening, last updated September 24, 2026
- AirTrain Newark — station list: Terminal B and Terminal C stations on top of their terminal buildings; Terminal A station formerly P2, reopened January 2023, shuttle bus currently required to access the AirTrain and terminal
- JetBlack Transportation — owner-confirmed service facts (24/7 dispatch at +1-646-214-4828, written per-trip quotes, Economy Sedan $45/hr with 3-hour minimum, JFK–Manhattan economy $65 flat, child seats ~$35/seat for a fee, wheelchair-accessible vehicles provided), confirmed 2026-10-26, accessed 2026-11-10
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