EWR Airport Transportation to Elizabeth: Routes and Options

Newark Liberty International Airport is close to Elizabeth. The airport has three terminals—A, B and C—and public transport reaches them by bus or through the rail station and AirTrain Newark.

If you’re staying at a one-star motel in Elizabeth, choose your transfer based on whether you prefer a direct road trip or a public-transport connection. The route 62 bus is the direct public-bus link from Elizabeth; the train option requires a transfer at the airport rail station.

Driving and taxi services take you from the airport toward Elizabeth by road, while the airport directs rideshare passengers to follow their chosen app’s pickup instructions.

For a Newark Liberty International Airport taxi, confirm the pickup point and fare before setting off: the airport’s public-transportation information does not give an Elizabeth-to-airport taxi fare. For rideshare, request a car through your chosen app and follow its directions for the terminal pickup location; the airport also provides information about accessible rideshare pickup.

For more on arranging a cab, the Newark Liberty International Airport taxi pickup guide covers the pickup and planning side of the trip.

Public transit from EWR to Elizabeth is available by NJ TRANSIT bus route 62 or by train with an AirTrain Newark transfer at the airport rail station.

Bus route 62

NJ TRANSIT route 62 connects Elizabeth with Newark Penn Station and airport terminals A, B and C. It also serves Elizabeth’s downtown business district and IKEA. Check the current schedule before choosing a departure, since schedules can change.

Train and AirTrain Newark

NJ TRANSIT trains on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines serve Newark Liberty International Airport Rail Station. From there, transfer to AirTrain Newark for the terminals. Terminal A is a short walk from its AirTrain stop.

The airport lists the one-way AirTrain fare between the terminals and Newark Airport Train Station as $8.75 per person, in addition to the transit fare. Include that extra fare when planning the train connection.

Hotel shuttles at the airport pick up at P3 Station, which passengers reach by AirTrain; the pickup zone depends on the hotel.

The airport groups hotel shuttle pickups into three zones at P3 Station. Before boarding a shuttle, confirm the waiting zone with your hotel:

• Zone 1: Courtyard by Marriott Newark Elizabeth, Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Airport, Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel and Residence Inn Elizabeth Liberty International Airport.
• Zone 2: Hampton Inn and Suites Newark Airport-Elizabeth and Hilton Newark Airport.
• Zone 3: Airport Hotel, Crowne Plaza Newark Airport, Extended Stay America and Holiday Inn Express - Newark Airport.

These are the hotel shuttle pickups identified by the airport; don’t assume a shuttle for one of these hotels serves a different destination in Elizabeth.

Plan airport travel around the mode you choose: the bus uses route 62, while the train requires a transfer to AirTrain Newark at the airport rail station.

For a departure, check the relevant NJ TRANSIT schedule and allow for the AirTrain connection if you’re taking the train. For an arrival, confirm your bus or rail connection and, if using a hotel shuttle, verify the P3 pickup zone with your hotel.

Before you go, check the official site before you go: use NJ TRANSIT for current bus and train schedules, and Newark Liberty International Airport’s site for transportation details and pickup instructions.

If you’ll be moving around Elizabeth beyond the airport trip, Elizabeth’s stations and local routes can help you compare local connections and day trips.

How far is Newark Liberty International Airport from Elizabeth?

NJ TRANSIT route 62 connects Elizabeth with the airport terminals.

Does NJ TRANSIT go directly to the airport terminals?

Route 62 serves terminals A, B and C. By train, you reach Newark Liberty International Airport Rail Station and transfer to AirTrain Newark for the terminals.

Where do hotel shuttles pick up at EWR?

Hotel shuttles pick up at P3 Station, reached by AirTrain. The airport assigns hotels to different zones, so confirm your waiting zone with the hotel.