EWR airport transportation to Staten Island includes taxis, ride-app services, authorized shuttle, van and car providers, rental cars, and public transportation. Newark Liberty International Airport is about a 28-minute drive from Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Staten Island, though actual trip times vary; the hotel offers rooms at this Staten Island hotel.
- Direct options: licensed taxis, ride apps, and authorized shuttle, van, and car services.
- Public transit: NJ TRANSIT trains connect through Newark Airport Rail Station and AirTrain Newark; selected buses serve airport terminals.
- Taxi costs: EWR charges an airport access fee and per-bag fee, and other charges may apply.
- Pickup: use the airport's official pickup areas and follow current terminal instructions.
Choosing how to travel from EWR to Staten Island
EWR offers several ground transportation modes, but public transit involves a connection rather than a stated direct train to Staten Island. For a door-to-door journey, compare taxis, ride apps, and authorized providers; for a rail or bus journey, check the onward connection that suits your destination.
If your trip is specifically to the hotel, how to get from Newark Airport to the Staten Island hotel is a useful detail to settle alongside your airport pickup plan.
Taxi and rideshare options
- Hours
- weekdays from 6:00 a
Licensed taxis wait outside each terminal, while ride apps use designated pickup points that vary by terminal. Authorized providers serving Staten Island include Carmel Super Saver and ETS Air Shuttle.
Taxi
Use the official taxi pickup area outside your terminal and get a receipt from the dispatcher. A $2 airport access fee and a $1 charge for each bag, including carry-ons, apply. Taxi fare estimates exclude tips, tolls, congestion-pricing charges, and additional fees that may range from $6.75 to $15.75 depending on the time of day and destination.
A further $10 surcharge applies to taxi trips from Newark to New York during rush hours: weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ET and 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET, and weekends from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET.
Ride apps
Pickup points are on the Terminal A arrivals level across the street, on the Terminal B arrivals-level frontage, and on Floor 3 of the Terminal C Garage. Uber and Lyft prices vary with pickup location and time of day, so check the app for the fare and current pickup instructions.
Authorized shuttle, van, and car services
Carmel Super Saver and ETS Air Shuttle are among the authorized providers serving Staten Island. If you book one, follow terminal signs to the ground-transportation pickup area.
How do you use public transit from EWR?
According to NJ TRANSIT, trains on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line serve Newark Liberty International Airport Rail Station, where passengers transfer to AirTrain Newark for Terminals A, B, and C.
Selected NJ TRANSIT bus routes serve EWR terminals directly: GO28, 37, 62, 67, and 107. GO28 connects Bloomfield, Downtown Newark, and the airport terminals, with departures every 30 minutes.
An EWR rail ticket includes the AirTrain fare. The adult fare between EWR and New York Penn Station is $17.25; this is not a quoted fare for a trip to Staten Island. You can buy tickets in the NJ TRANSIT mobile app or at ticket machines at Newark Airport Rail Station. Buying on board adds a $5 surcharge.
The rail station has 10 ticket vending machines and is accessible. For the onward part of your journey, check how the train or bus connection fits your final Staten Island destination.
Driving, parking and arrival timing
Rental cars are available among EWR's ground transportation options. If someone is collecting you by car, the terminal curbsides are for active pickup and drop-off only; unattended vehicles may be towed at the owner's expense.
The free Cell Phone Lot has more than 100 spaces and is less than five minutes from all terminals. Drivers should wait there until arriving passengers are ready at the curb.
Before you go: pickup details, fares, and fees can change, so check the official site before you go. For transit, consult NJ TRANSIT; for airport pickup instructions, consult Newark Liberty International Airport.
FAQs
Are there direct buses from EWR terminals?
Yes. Routes GO28, 37, 62, 67, and 107 serve the terminals directly.
Does the EWR rail ticket include AirTrain Newark?
Yes. An EWR rail ticket includes the AirTrain fare.
Where do ride apps pick up at EWR?
Pickup areas are at the Terminal A arrivals level across the street, the Terminal B arrivals-level frontage, and Floor 3 of the Terminal C Garage.
Can a driver wait at the terminal curb?
Only for active pickup or drop-off. Drivers waiting for arriving passengers should use the free Cell Phone Lot.