Newark Travel Forum

1. I (60) and my wife (57) will arrive Newark Liberty Intl. Airport at 04:45 AM on June 20. I presume that the immigration formalities and luggage pick-up will complete in one hour time (Correct me, if I am wrong). From Newark, we want to go to New Haven (CT). We will have ample luggage. Suggest most economical way.
2. Do we get paid (or free) luggage trolleys at Newark airport.
3. I am told that we will swarmed by so called luggage porters, who will insist that we avail their paid services to move around with our luggage with in the airport. Is it true. if yes, how to avoid them, as we are on a tight budget.

We are arriving at Newark and we need to catch a taxi to the Sheraton Suites in Weehawken. Does anyone know if this is a fixed rate or is it a meter charge?
Just flag a taxi down outside of baggage claim?

Hi!

We will have a 17 hour layover in Newark in November. As our plane leaves early in morning on the 2nd day we thought about spending one night in a hotel in Newark that night.

Does anybody have any recommendations? All we need is clean, cheapish and easy to reach.

Also I have read about Jersey Gardens Outlet mall. Considering that a) we will be tired when we arrive in Newark, b) we will have 4 nights in New York on the way back and c) I love outlet mall shopping, do you think we should stay near this mall and skip our planned first trip into NYC and leave it for the way back?

Another idea was that I would love to go to Ellis Island museum. Is there a shortcut from EWR to get there?

Our plan will land in EWR at 1355 and the next one will leave at 9:30 the next day. Coming from Germany we will have to queue at immigration.

I am thankful for every advise you can give me.
Thanks,
Sabine

Hi everyone,
If i'm flying from terminal B on an international flight can i use a lounge in another terminal (A or C) & are the lounges after the security & passport check in ? Thanks

Last year we flew into Newark for a trip to NY and spend two days at a hotel ajacent to Jersey Gardens Mall.
Just wonder if anyone can suggest a similar Outlet Mall with a hotel within walking distance or with courtesy bus. I would be interested in one that did not require a car and that would have convienent Public transport access to New York. I note from Google earth there are a lot of outlet stores near Secaucus, New Jersey. has anyone any experience of staying in that area.
is it reasonably sage. ?
Ease of getting there from Newark Airport.?
Getting into New York from Secaucus ot other suggest location.
Best Shopping area for visitors on New jersey side.?
any information or suggestions greatfully received.
Thank You

I was going to post this in the Jersey City forum, but it doesn't look like many people visit that.

I was wondering if it was easy to use the PATH from jersey city to Penn station and if anyone knew how much it was. Will I have to transfer trains or is there one that goes straight from JC to NY Penn? Thanks

We are flying in to Newark (ERK) in April and are looking to stay somewhere close to the train into Manhattan. Any suggestions? We will NOT have a car.
So, hotel shuttle from airport and maybe shuttle to train station???? Thanks!

What is the style of the people in New Jersey? especially in newark?

What is the fare for a taxi from Newark Airport to Union, NJ?

I need to travel from Milford/New Haven(CT) to Newark, NJ for next 2 months. I have ruled out Metro North trains since it takes 3 hours(and changing 4 trains) to get to Newark via NYC. The Amtrak/Acela options are not flexible from cost and importantly weekday timings perspective.

Would someone be able to give me good suggestions on getting to Newark by drive. Since I can take Route 15 for a good part without much traffic hassles, would it be good idea to get on to I-287 Tappan Zee bridge to Garden State Parkway onto Newark on weekdays. It would be helpful If I can get some tips on timing my travel, EZ passes etc...

How do you get public transportation from Newark Penn Station to Newark Airport and why is it so difficult to find such information on the internet?

Please tell me how dangerous Clinton Avenue is.

How much would a cab cost from Penn Station in Newark to around 30th & Broadway in New York City?

I've heard that Newark, NJ is one of the toughest and one of the poorest cities in America. I apologize for anyone who might be offended by my comment. I would like to know which sections of Newark contain the most crime. Which sections of Newark are really dangrous?

What streets are Portuguese night clubs in newark located on and does anyone have specific names of these clubs?

Any advice on how to get there with the least hassle. 2 people, several cases. How much for a taxi?
Thanks

Hello;
I am looking for a reasonable way to get to New Haven, Ct area besides renting a car. They seems so expensive to rent at the airport, so I was thinking of an off site rental. Also, if I just take the train or whatever from the airport to Ct. what are my options? Thanks. BTW My husband has Parkinson's and can not walk a gillion miles.

I would like to know the approximate cab fare from Newark airport to Courtyard by mariott, Basking Ridge city.

Thanks and Regards,
Basha

Our party of 4 will be arriving about midnight and need transportation with our 6 pieces of luggage. I don't think a cab can accomodate us. Will there be other options at the airport and will they be easily accessible or should I reserve a mini van?

I am reaching Newark, Liberty Airport at 4.30 pm and have to travel to washington DC by train. Kindly help me with the closest station there, the avaialble train, their timings to Union Station at Washington, also any other station to North Washington

Hi! im planning for a days shopping at Jersey Gardens Outlet malls before leaving via EWR. http://www.jerseygardens.com/info/information.cfm

Can someone please tell me which is a better/ convenient hotel to stay in? Im planning to be in manhattan till late (maybe ard 9-10pm) before checking into the hotel hence need to be sure that it is easy getting back to these hotels fr manhattan.

1) Courtyard by Marriott at Jersey Gardens or
http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/EWREZ

2) Hilton Newark Airport or
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/maps_directions.jhtml?ctyhocn=EWRAHHH

3) Fourpoints Sheraton
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/fourpoints/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=1268

Thanks for helping out!

I've heard such horror stories about east coast driving. I'm hoping you guys can put my mind at ease and give me some suggestions on a route.

I'm arriving in Newark on 4 pm on a Friday. I'll stay overnight at a hotel near the airport. My plan is to drive up to Scituate Massachusetts, arriving around 2 pm. I want to go through Connecticut and Rhode Island on the journey.

Any advice or route suggestions you may have are appreciated.

What is the approximate cab fare from the Newark airport to the Gateway Hilton? Also, are there any good restaurants near the Gateway Hilton that are safe to walk to? I recall from many years past that there were some Portuguese restaurants located nearby.

I am moving to Newark next week, searching for apartments now. Will work in Manhattan, so want to minimize my commute and live in decent apartment.

There are lot of apartments and almost no reviews. The only thing I found is is a very bad review on Pavilion apts on 351 Broad Street.

I will be alone, schools are not important, nice view are not important either. Important criteria are quiet apartment, safe parking, short commute to Manhattan.

Questions:

1) Hallmark house apartment complex looks nice for me, it seems very close to Penn station, is it worth to rent there? Does it have garage?

2) Is it a good idea to drive for example, to Hoboken, leave car there, and take train? Is there much trafic during morning rush hours?

3) If idea from #2 is reasonable, proximity to penn station is not important. What other decent apartment complexes do you have in Newark?

Once again, all apartments look very shiny in apartment guides, but I want to hear your opinion.

Thanks.

hi.

i'll be going to NY sometime this month. can anyone suggest for a hotel accomodation the ff\:

1. free airport shuttle
2. near subway (or ferry, so i could get to NY easily)
3. less than a hundred per night.

will be staying only for 3 days and 2 nights. and would only want to see:

- ground zero
- statue of liberty
- empire state
- time square

thanks in advance!

:)

We are catching a flight out of Newark Airport and need a somewhat secure place to leave our car for a couple weeks. Any (economical) suggestions?

Thanks!

hi all,

i'll be arriving at EWR 3 july at about 11:30 AM and need to make it to New Haven before 5 PM at the latest. question: should i take CT limo or amtrak? i've heard CT limo is quite slow, but isn't taking the train a hassle carrying a heavy suitcase?
i'm hoping to arrive at EWR at 11:30 AM. does anyone know whether i'll be able to clear customs and catch the 12:19 amtrak train??? i have an F1 student visa.

any other ideas on how to get to New Haven?

thanks!

irene,
nijmegen (the netherlands)

I'm going mad trying to find a cost effective way of travelling from the Airport to NY Port Bus Terminal. The NJ Transit Bus #107 does the trip at $4.10 each way, but says it will NOT pick up from Terminals A B or C, saying you need to get the bus at the 'North Terminal'. Which one is that? Alternatively, CoachUSA run an express service, but want $22 for the round trip. It seems a no-brainer, NJ Transit wins, but how do you get on the bus? Alternatively, are there other cost effective tickets around? Thanks!

Hi,
I want to go from Newark, NJ to Hartford, CT. I was suggested by a friend that I take amtrak. When I looked at amtrak website it said that they have service from EWR airport to hartford, but it shows as unreserved coaches. Can I reserve the tickets or should I go to the airport's amtrak station and get one there? Also does anyone know where the amtrak station is in the airport terminal?

I'm investigating options of getting from EWR to JFK. I found this info: http://www.panynj.gov/aviation/connframewr.htm

But there are countless options. I'd like to hear from people who have used one or more of these services and get their feedback therein.

Sincerely,

Robert W.