When you purchase a train ticket to or from Newark Airport, the AirTrain access fee of $5.50 is included in the price - one ticket does it all. Retain your ticket to pass through fare gates when transferring between NJ TRANSIT and AirTrain at the airport rail station. (The $5.50 access fee is not charged for children 11 and under or customers using monthly passes with the airport as the origin or destination.)

If you're arriving at Newark Airport, follow signs within the terminal to the AirTrain station. Purchase your ticket from NJ TRANSIT Ticket Vending Machines located at the AirTrain station. Then, ride AirTrain to airport rail station to connect to NJ TRANSIT trains.

If you're departing from New York Penn Station or Newark Penn Station, take a Northeast Corridor or North Jersey Coast Line train to Newark Liberty International Airport Station. (At these stations, trains that stop at the airport are indicated with "EWR" on departure monitors.)

Allow about 15 minutes to travel between the rail station and your airport terminal.

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NJ TRANSIT fares to the Newark Liberty International Airport Station are based on distance traveled, similar to the cost of traveling to other rail stations. Only one-way tickets or monthly passes are available for travel to or from the Newark Liberty International Airport Station. These tickets/passes are magnetically encoded and allow passage through the fare gates at the station. An access fee is applicable and is included in the cost of your ticket to and from the station. Tickets for use at the Newark Liberty International Airport Station are available from ticket vending machines at stations.

One-Way Tickets can be used for one continuous ride between designated stations and are valid until used. If you are traveling to the airport and plan to return via AirTrain and NJ TRANSIT, we recommend that you purchase two one-way tickets prior to departing from your boarding station.

Monthly Passes save you approximately 30 percent compared to regular one-way fares and are valid for unlimited trips throughout the calendar month. Only monthly passes purchased with the Newark International Airport Station as the origin or destination will allow passage through the fare gate. If your monthly pass is for a destination other than the airport, you will be required to pay an access fee to pass through the station. See the Station Information section for ticket purchase locations.

If you work at the airport and plan to take NJ TRANSIT service regularly, we recommend that you purchase a monthly pass. The airport access fee is waived on NJ TRANSIT rail passes with the airport as the origin or destination. For your convenience, monthly passes can be automatically sent to your home or work site when you sign up for Quik-Tik. Plus, you may be able to purchase your monthly pass at work and use pre-tax dollars towards your commute. Have your employer call (973) 491-7600 for information on BusinessPass and other benefit programs.

Ticket Purchases On-Board Trains

We encourage you to purchase your ticket before boarding the train. Tickets purchased on board are subject to a $5 surcharge when a ticket vending machine or ticket agent is available. Customers boarding without tickets will be charged the regular fare to Newark Penn Station or North Elizabeth (depending on direction traveled) plus surcharge. Upon arrival at the Airport station, you will be required to pay the $5.50 access fee. Conductors can accept cash only (no bills over $20). Complete fare details, including Senior Citizen and Children's fare information can be found on rail timetables. Reduced fares do not apply to the $5.50 airport access fee.

Ticket Refunds

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If you need overnight parking and you do not have a monthly permit at your local rail station, have a friend, relative or taxi service drop you off at the nearest train station that has airport service. There is no parking or passenger drop-off area at the Newark Liberty International Airport Station. Call 1-973-275-5555 for more parking information.

The Newark Liberty International Airport Station and AirTrain system are fully accessible to people with disabilities and are equipped with escalators, elevators and stairs. To find out if the station you plan to travel from is accessible to customers using mobility devices, refer to the timetable for your rail line and look for the international symbol of accessibility. For assistance getting on and off the train, please inform your train crew. Be aware that train crews will not be available to assist with transporting luggage on and off the train. If you are traveling to New York, inform train personnel if you need to use an elevator upon arrival. When departing from New York, visit the NJ TRANSIT or Amtrak Customer Service Office to help you determine which elevator to use to access your connecting train.

• The Newark Liberty International Airport Station does not have a parking lot or drop-off area. This station is only accessible from rail service on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines.
• Buy your tickets in advance. Purchase tickets from NJ TRANSIT ticket vending machines prior to traveling or boarding.
• If possible, plan to travel during off-peak hours or on weekends, especially if you are traveling with children.
• Travel light, there is limited space for luggage.
• Plan your return trip in advance bearing in mind there is no train service between approximately 2:00 a.m. - 4:30 a.m. If your flight arrives after the Newark Liberty International Airport Station has closed for the evening, you will need to take alternate ground transportation to your final destination.
• We recommend you allow yourself at least 15 to 20 additional minutes between your arrival at the Newark International Airport Station and your arrival at the terminal, depending on which terminal you need to go to. Allow yourself additional time to check in with your airline, check baggage and pass through security prior to boarding your flight.

Always check with your airline well in advance of your trip to see if they suggest an earlier arrival time. Train schedules change at different times of the year so make sure you refer to a current schedule.

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