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Newark Liberty International Airport Guide (EWR)

Airport info
Code: EWR
Address:
Administration Building, Building One, Newark, New Jersey 07114, United States
Location:

The airport is located 3km (2 miles) south of Newark and 26km (16 miles) southwest of New York City.

Number of terminals: 3
Telephone:
(973) 961 6000.
Timezone: GMT -5:00

Here you'll find essential information on Newark Liberty International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

Terminal B is currently undergoing a modernisation programme, incorporating new ticket counters, domestic baggage claim area, updated baggage and passenger screening technology. More shopping/dining options will also be introduced.

Information: 

Travelers Aid services are available at the ground transportation counters in each terminal. The main Travelers Aid office can be reached on (tel: (973) 623 5052). Multi-lingual customer service representatives wear red jackets and are available throughout the terminals to provide information and assistance.

Website: 
www.newarkairport.com
Transfer between terminals: 

The AirTrain Newark runs between the terminals and car parks.

Driving directions: 

The airport is located off Highway-78 (from Manhattan via Holland Tunnel) and Highway-95 in New Jersey.

Public Transport

Public transport rail: 

Rail: Newark Liberty International Airport station is connected to the terminals via the free AirTrain Newark service. From here, Amtrak (tel: 1 800 872 7245; www.amtrak.com) and New Jersey Transit (tel: (973) 275 5555; www.njtransit.com) trains run to Penn Station for connections to PATH subway trains, which serve downtown Manhattan and 33rd Street with other stops on the way.

Public transport road: 

Bus: Coach USA (tel: (877) 863 9275; www.coachusa.com) operates the 24-hour Newark Airport Express coach to New York City, calling at Grand Central Station, Bryant Park and the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Fares are $15 one way, $25 return, and journey time is between 90-120 minutes. Other services run to destinations in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island and the suburbs. A number of companies also offer shuttle services to the city, and the other NYC airports. Ground transportation information is available in Arrivals areas of all terminals.

Taxi: Taxis are readily available; passengers should use authorised taxis only and establish a fare before departure. Average fares to New York City range from $55-$90, depending on the area required.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

ATMs and bureaux de change are located in all terminals. A bank is situated in Terminal C. Paid-for Wi-Fi Internet access is available in most public areas in the airport. There are fixed Internet connections at various locations, telephones.

Food: 

A wide choice of cafés, bars and restaurants is available in all terminals.

Shopping: 

Numerous newsagents and gift shops are available in all terminals. Duty-free is available in terminals B and C.

Luggage: 

Trolleys are available in the baggage reclaim areas of all terminals. A lost property service is available (tel: (973) 961 6230).

Other: 

There is a medical centre, baby-change facilities and a chapel.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

A comprehensive range of business services, including fax, computer, photocopying and courier facilities as well as Wireless Internet access, are available at all terminals. Conference facilities are only offered via airline and club lounges, although the on-site Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott (tel: (973) 623 0006; www.marriott.com) offers business facilities, including a fully equipped business centre, PCs and printers, secretarial services and 19 meeting rooms.

Disabled facilities: 

There are TDD telephones, ramps, lifts and adapted toilets throughout the terminals. Electric carts are available on request from the airlines. Specially equipped cars can be hired from Avis and Hertz. There are also reserved car parking spaces; contact the car parks operator (tel: (973) 961 6421) for more details.

Car parking: 

There are more than 17,000 public parking spaces at the airport. Three short-term car parks (Lots A, B and C) are situated in front of each terminal. Daily parking is available in car parks P1, P3 and the multi-storey P4 (P2 and part of P3 are reserved for hire cars), which are connected to the terminals by AirTrain Newark. Free shuttle buses transport passengers to/from the economy parking lot, P6. General parking information is available by telephone (tel: (973) 961 6421). Valet parking is also available (tel: (973) 961 6615).

Car rental: 

Take the free AirTrain Newark to car park P3 station for Avis, Hertz and National; alight at station P2 for Budget and Dollar and to meet courtesy vehicles for the off-site company Enterprise. Courtesy telephones for car hire reservations are situated in the baggage reclaim areas of all terminals.

Airport hotels

There are a number of hotels at Newark Liberty International Airport and its environs, with the one on-site option being the Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott. Hotel courtesy telephones are located in each terminal, on the baggage reclaim level. Hotel shuttles run from the P4 parking garage, which is connected to the terminals via the 24-hour AirTrain Newark service.

Courtyard Newark Liberty International Airport

Courtyard Newark Liberty International Airport is less than 1.6km (1 mile) from the airport and is linked via a shuttle bus service. The hotel has an on-site restaurant, fitness centre and provides business services, high-speed Internet and meeting/event space.

Telephone: (973) 643 8500.
Website:
www.marriott.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites Newark

Fairfield Inn & Suites Newark is located 1.6km (1 mile) from Newark Liberty International Airport. The hotel houses a fitness centre, business centre and swimming pool, and provides on-site parking.

Telephone: (973) 242 2600.
Website:
www.marriott.com
Hilton Newark Airport

Hilton Newark Airport is located 5km (3 miles) from Newark Liberty International Airport. Hotel facilities include a fitness room, business centre, on-site parking and dining options.

Telephone: (908) 351 3900.
Website:
www.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Newark International Airport

Holiday Inn Newark International Airport is located at the main entrance to Newark Liberty International Airport and provides a 24-hour shuttle bus service to/from the terminals. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi Internet, business services, and on-site fitness facilities and restaurant.

Telephone: (973) 242 0900.
Website:
www.ichotelsgroup.com
Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott

Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott is located at the airport. Facilities include a 24-hour fitness centre with indoor/outdoor pool and gymnasium.

Telephone: (973) 623 0006.
Website:
www.marriott.com
Ramada Plaza Hotel Newark

Ramada Plaza Hotel Newark is located 1.6km (1 mile) from Newark Liberty International Airport and is linked via a shuttle bus service. The hotel offers free high-speed Internet, an on-site restaurant, business centre and fitness facilities. Meeting/conference rooms are also available.

Telephone: (973) 589 1000.
Website:
www.ramada.com

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