Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) — Terminals, Lounges & Travel Tips
Newark, NJ, United States · EWR
Terminal Guide
| Terminal | Airlines |
|---|---|
| Terminal A | Southwest, Frontier, Spirit, Charter airlines |
| Terminal B | American, Delta, Air Canada, WestJet |
| Terminal C | United Airlines (hub), Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Swiss |
Getting There — Ground Transportation
- AirTrain + NJ Transit: AirTrain ($8.25 when boarding at EWR) to Newark Liberty station, then NJ Transit NEC train to Penn Station NYC in ~30 min. Total ~$18–28 depending on NJ Transit fare.
- Rideshare: Uber/Lyft from designated zones outside each terminal. Typically $50–70 to Midtown Manhattan (with tolls).
- Taxi: Flat rate of $50 to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Available curbside.
- Coach USA / Trans-Bridge: Bus services to NYC Port Authority Bus Terminal and Midtown for $18–25.
- Car Rental: On-airport facility accessed from Terminal B.
Airport Lounge Directory
| Lounge | Location | Access |
|---|---|---|
| United Club – Terminal C (C1) | Terminal C | United Club membership, United MileagePlus Club card |
| United Club – Terminal C (C3) | Terminal C | United Club membership, United MileagePlus Club card |
| United Polaris Lounge | Terminal C | United Polaris Business class long-haul international flights |
| Lufthansa Business Lounge | Terminal B | Lufthansa/SWISS Business class, Senator/HON Circle |
Pro Tips for EWR Travelers
- EWR is often faster than JFK or LGA for getting to/from Midtown Manhattan — the AirTrain+NJ Transit route is reliable.
- United has extensive international routes from Terminal C, including some of the best connections to Central and Eastern Europe.
- EWR is prone to cascading delays due to its proximity to the New York approach corridor — check real-time status before heading out.
- The AirTrain is free within the airport but costs $8.25 to exit at the rail station — have a credit card or cash ready.
- If driving, the NJ Turnpike (I-95) exit 13A drops you directly at the airport — avoid rush hour (7–9 am, 4–7 pm) on the turnpike.
- Terminal A is showing its age; budget in extra time if you fly Southwest out of EWR.
- EWR is the closest major airport to Hoboken and Jersey City, making it the best option for NJ residents.
Know Before You Land — EWR Checklist
Review these before your flight so you hit the ground running at Newark.
- Confirm which terminal your airline uses — Newark Liberty International Airport has 3 terminals and inter-terminal transfers may take 15–30 minutes.
- Rail is available: AirTrain ($8.25 when boarding at EWR) to Newark Liberty station, then NJ Transit NEC train to Penn Station NYC in ~30 min. Total ~$18–28 depending on NJ Transit fare.
- Renting a car? On-airport facility accessed from Terminal B.
- EWR has 4 lounges — access is via airline status or card membership only.
- United Airlines hub: expect higher flight frequency and stronger upgrade/standby availability for United Airlines elite members.