EWR airport transportation from Rahway means choosing between a car journey and public transit to Newark Liberty International Airport. By train, you travel to the airport rail station and transfer to AirTrain Newark for the terminals; by car, the airport is about 28 minutes from Express Inn-Rahway.
- Airport: Newark Liberty International Airport, served by NJ TRANSIT rail and buses
- By train: take NJ TRANSIT to Newark Liberty International Airport Rail Station, then transfer to AirTrain Newark
- Airport rail station: no direct bus service, parking, or passenger pickup/drop-off location
Ways to travel between Rahway and EWR
You can travel between Rahway and EWR by car, or take NJ TRANSIT to the airport rail station and continue by AirTrain. NJ TRANSIT’s Northeast Corridor line serves both Rahway and Newark Liberty International Airport Rail Station.
For a broader look at airport choices from Rahway, including Newark Liberty International Airport, compare the options in this guide to Rahway’s airport connections.
If you take the train, the airport rail station is the transfer point—not the terminal. From there, AirTrain Newark serves Terminals A, B, and C.
Planning a taxi or rideshare
Before booking a taxi or rideshare, check the service’s quoted price and the airport’s current pickup instructions for your terminal.
Three-star room options are available at the hotel. Keep the airport leg separate in your plans: the drive estimate is a guide, not a guaranteed arrival time.
Checking public-transit connections
For public transit, take NJ TRANSIT to Newark Liberty International Airport Rail Station, then transfer to AirTrain Newark for your terminal. NJ TRANSIT says the AirTrain fee is included in the NJ TRANSIT ticket, so no separate purchase is required.
There is no direct bus service to or from the airport rail station. Bus routes GO28, 37, 62, 67, and 107 serve airport terminals directly; route 62 connects Elizabeth and Newark, with frequent service from Newark Penn Station.
At the airport rail station, there are 10 ticket vending machines and no ticket agents. For details on Rahway station train planning and connections, see this Rahway Station guide.
Allowing time for the airport journey
Build the rail transfer into your itinerary: your train brings you to the airport rail station, and AirTrain Newark carries you onward to Terminals A, B, or C. Check NJ TRANSIT’s current service information when planning a departure.
Leave room in your plan for conditions that can affect the actual car trip, and check the official site before you go. NJ TRANSIT’s station information is the place to confirm current rail, bus, ticket, and AirTrain details.
FAQs
Is there a direct train from Rahway to an EWR terminal?
The train serves Newark Liberty International Airport Rail Station, where you transfer to AirTrain Newark for the terminals.
Is the AirTrain fee separate from the NJ TRANSIT ticket?
NJ TRANSIT says the AirTrain fee is included in the NJ TRANSIT ticket, with no separate purchase required.
Can you take a bus directly to Newark Airport?
Bus routes GO28, 37, 62, 67, and 107 serve airport terminals directly. The airport rail station itself has no direct bus service.