AirTrain
Get around Newark on the AirTrain
No matter your destination within the airport, AirTrain can get you there and is the most convenient way to get between terminals, rental cars (Terminal A Station), hotel shuttles (P3 Station), P4 Daily Parking (P4 Station), and NJ Transit/Amtrak public rail transportation (Airport Train Station).
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AirTrain connections
Between passenger terminals
The AirTrain takes passengers between terminals at EWR in under 20 minutes. This is a free, convenient service to access your connecting gate.
From 11:00 p.m to 5:00 a.m ET: The AirTrain arrives and departs at Terminals B and C every 15 minutes. During these hours, a shuttle is provided for passengers who may require an extra transfer to Terminal A to reach your final destination.
The AirTrain does not connect directly to Terminal A. It is a 15 minute walk on a covered pathway or a 5 minute shuttle ride.
To and from NJ public transportation
You can access public transportation by taking the AirTrain to Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station. If you do not already have an Amtrak ticket or NJ Transit ticket, there is an $8.75 fee to use the AirTrain. If you are connecting by taking the PATH, you will pay a separate fare. Travel times to terminals from the train station vary. Estimated times:
- Terminal C: 7 minutes
- Terminal B: 11 minutes
- Terminal A: 20 minutes
Terminal A is not directly connected by the AirTrain. You will have to walk about 15 minutes or hop on a shuttle bus.
To and from parking lots
You can easily access central parking areas by taking the AirTrain. Each terminal station is next to its short-term parking lot, and long-term parking is available by taking the shuttle bus from the terminal stations.
To and from hotel shuttles
Heading to your hotel? EWR offers a designated hotel shuttle pick-up and drop-off area. Take the AirTrain to the P3 Station to locate all available hotel shuttles.
To and from rental cars
EWR partners with most major rental car companies. If you need to pick up or drop off a rental car, head to the Rental Car Center. Take the AirTrain to the Terminal A station, then walk about five minutes to the Rental Car Center.
The EWR AirTrain is accessible for everyone
All AirTrain trains and stations are ADA-compliant. This makes it easier for everyone, including travelers with mobility devices, strollers, or luggage, to travel comfortably and safely. The stations feature elevators and escalators, and each train has two designated wheelchair locations. Elevators are available at the Newark Liberty International Train Station for transfers between the NJ Transit and Amtrak.
For travelers who are hard of hearing, visual signage is available on trains and throughout the stations. For blind or low‑vision travelers, audio announcements are provided on board, and service animals are welcome. Stations also feature tactile platform warning surfaces along with raised‑letter and Braille signage.
How to pay for the AirTrain
The AirTrain is free when traveling between terminals, hotel shuttles, rental cars, and parking areas.
If you are using public transportation to or from the airport and do not already have a NJ Transit or Amtrak ticket, you will be charged when entering or exiting the train station. A one-way fare is $8.75. If you are connecting by taking the PATH, you will pay a separate fare.
Payment options:
- You can pay for the fare using any contactless payment method such as a credit card, debit card or a mobile device with Apple Pay or Google Pay.
- Tickets can be purchased on the NJ Transit mobile app opens in a new tab or web ticketing opens in a new tab. One fare pays for all.
- Ticket vending machines at the station.
Monthly Passes are available for frequent travelers and save you approximately 30% compared to regular one-way fares. These passes are valid for unlimited trips throughout the calendar month.
EWR AirTrain rules and policies
There is no eating, drinking or smoking allowed while onboard the AirTrain. You may bring strollers, luggage carts, baggage, and small pets in carriers. To report suspicious activity, call (800)-828-PAPD (7273). AirTrain stations feature emergency and general information phones, as well as public pay phones.
Taking your bicycle on the AirTrain
There is no bicycle parking at the terminals. Bicycles are permitted on the AirTrain and only recommended if you are taking it with you on your outbound flight. Only two bicycles per train are allowed at a time and if you are in a group of five or more, you must notify AirTrain Operations.
complimentary shuttle bus to and from AirTrain
Shuttle to and from AirTrain
The free shuttle runs:
- Between Terminal A and Parking A Garage, which is also the rental car center
- For drop-offs only: P3 Station hotel shuttles between 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily
The shuttle arrives approximately every 5 minutes, though times may vary. Use the shuttle tracker to track the shuttle in real-time.