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How to get from Newark Liberty International Airport to Upper East Side by bus and subway?

From Newark Liberty International Airport to Upper East Side by bus and subway

To get from Newark Liberty International Airport to Upper East Side in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the NEWARK AIRPORT EXPRESS bus from Terminal B station to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S subway and finally take the 4 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The bus and subway schedule from Newark Liberty International Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Upper East Side on the Moovit app.

71min
Bus - NEWARK AIRPORT EXPRESSNEWARK AIRPORT EXPRESS
Subway - S
Subway - 4
Walk to Upper East Side
Leaves from Terminal B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    3 Brewster Rd Newark, NJ 07114 United States
  • 2
    Bus - NEWARK AIRPORT EXPRESSNEWARK AIRPORT EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    NEWARK AIRPORT EXPRESS
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Grand Central-42 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    2 min
  • 7
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Woodlawn
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Upper East Side
    Walk to
    Upper East Side
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Newark Liberty International Airport to Upper East Side by bus and subway via NEWARK AIRPORT EXPRESS, S and 6

To get from Newark Liberty International Airport to Upper East Side in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the NEWARK AIRPORT EXPRESS bus from Terminal B station to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S subway and finally take the 6 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The bus and subway schedule from Newark Liberty International Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Upper East Side on the Moovit app.

73min
Bus - NEWARK AIRPORT EXPRESSNEWARK AIRPORT EXPRESS
Subway - S
Subway - 6
Walk to Upper East Side
Leaves from Terminal B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    3 Brewster Rd Newark, NJ 07114 United States
  • 2
    Bus - NEWARK AIRPORT EXPRESSNEWARK AIRPORT EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    NEWARK AIRPORT EXPRESS
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Grand Central-42 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    2 min
  • 7
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Pelham Bay Park
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Upper East Side
    Walk to
    Upper East Side
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark Liberty International Airport to Upper East Side

The distance between Newark Liberty International Airport, Manhattan and Upper East Side, Manhattan is approximately 18.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark Liberty International Airport to Upper East Side by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Newark Liberty International Airport to Upper East Side

To check the bus and subway schedule from Newark Liberty International Airport to Upper East Side using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Newark Liberty International Airport) and destination (Upper East Side), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

Alternative route from Newark Liberty International Airport to Upper East Side by bus and subway via NEWARK AIRPORT EXPRESS, S and 6

To get from Newark Liberty International Airport to Upper East Side in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the NEWARK AIRPORT EXPRESS bus from Terminal B station to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S subway and finally take the 6 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The bus and subway schedule from Newark Liberty International Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Upper East Side on the Moovit app.

73min
Bus - NEWARK AIRPORT EXPRESSNEWARK AIRPORT EXPRESS
Subway - S
Subway - 6
Walk to Upper East Side
Leaves from Terminal B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    3 Brewster Rd Newark, NJ 07114 United States
  • 2
    Bus - NEWARK AIRPORT EXPRESSNEWARK AIRPORT EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    NEWARK AIRPORT EXPRESS
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Grand Central-42 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    2 min
  • 7
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Pelham Bay Park
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Upper East Side
    Walk to
    Upper East Side
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newark Liberty International Airport to Upper East Side?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line NEWARK AIRPORT EXPRESS, Subway line S, Subway line 4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Newark Liberty International Airport to Upper East Side?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line NEWARK AIRPORT EXPRESS, Subway line S, Subway line 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Newark Liberty International Airport and Upper East Side?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Newark Liberty International Airport to Upper East Side?

    The NEWARK AIRPORT EXPRESS bus line goes from New York station near Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal station near Upper East Side in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark Liberty International Airport to Upper East Side by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark and Upper East Side in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Newark Liberty International Airport to get to Upper East Side?

    Get on the NEWARK AIRPORT EXPRESS bus from the New York stop near Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Newark Liberty International Airport and Upper East Side?

    Get off the bus at the W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal station, which is closest to Upper East Side in Manhattan.