Newark to Manhattan

Hi

I am trying to figure out the best way to get from Newark airport to our hotel, Doubletree Guest Suites Times Square.

We arrive at Newark at 1.30pm so allowing for customs and baggage probably leaving there approx 3pm, is this reasonable?

What is the best way to get to our hotel. As there are 3 of us I%26#39;m not sure if the train would be much cheaper than a cab, although would a cab take much longer due to traffic?

Thanks

Newark to Manhattan

Cab will run ~$50-$70 ($45 base plus tolls/tips) and likely to get stuck in tunnel traffic.

Easiest way catch AIRTRAN MONORAIL to PENN STATION NYC @$15 each. Most direct depending upon time of day. Cabs likely to be backed up in tunnel traffic.

During weekdays, from airport to NYC is ~1 hour (don%26#39;t forget to add up the 5 minutes to buy ticket, 10 min wait for train, 10 min walk to platform)

Can visit NJTransit.com for info.

Once at PennStation NYC, hop a cab. Cost ~$5-8

Travel here is always about timing -- rush hour? weekday vs. weekend? and of course luck!

Newark to Manhattan

If it%26#39;s a weekday,take a cab or a car service-the train is great if there%26#39;s only one of you but it is a hassle and would cost as much and the trains don%26#39;t run one after another-they%26#39;re local trains. The bus would be easier than the train-it%26#39;s $12 and goes to Port Authority which is only a few blocks from your hotel.

BTW,it is a great hotel, I put all my out of town guests there. Very convenient and good security. If you can,call the manager a few days ahead and ask for a Times Square view-they are usually very obliging.

Hi Lisa

Although the taxi may cost a little extra,after an 8hr flight from the UK do you really want to battle with luggage and trains???

Nah......!

Annie

probably cost you less on train but after flight from UK its easier to spend the $60 cab fare! Plus if its yr first time its a bit daunting to start working out the subway/street maps when you arrive on manhattan

http://www.nyairportservice.com/ - this shuttle bus cost $17 each and they drop you off at hotel - just an idea :)

I flew with virgin last year and it cost us 拢12.50 from airport to hotel!!