For EWR to Secaucus, you can choose from rail connections, licensed taxis, rideshare apps, or authorized shuttle and private-car services. Newark Liberty International Airport is about a 28-minute drive from Royal Motel, so it can work as an airport base while you plan your arrival.
- Airport: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
- Drive from the motel: about 28 minutes
- Rail: AirTrain Newark connects the terminals with the airport rail station
- Other options: taxis, rideshare apps, and authorized shuttle, van, and private-car services
Where Newark Liberty Airport is in relation to Secaucus
Newark Liberty International Airport is close enough to Secaucus for a direct car transfer, while rail travel involves changing between airport and regional services. From the Royal Motel, the airport is about a 28-minute drive.
The airport has several transport choices: AirTrain Newark, NJ TRANSIT, Amtrak, express buses, taxis, rideshare apps, and authorized shuttle, van, and private-car services. The best fit depends on where you are going next and whether you prefer to arrange a ride or use public transport.
If you are planning onward trips around town, see this guide to getting around Secaucus for local stations, routes, and transfers.
How do you get from EWR to Secaucus by train?
For the airport rail station, take AirTrain Newark from the terminals, then use NJ TRANSIT connections to continue your journey. AirTrain links the terminals with the Newark Liberty International Airport Rail Station, central parking, on-airport buses, hotel shuttles, and the rental-car center.
NJ TRANSIT trains serving the airport rail station run on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line. Secaucus Junction is a transfer point: passengers arriving on the Main-Bergen, Pascack Valley, Montclair-Boonton, and Morris & Essex lines can transfer there to a southbound Northeast Corridor or North Jersey Coast Line train for the airport rail station. This describes the airport connection; check your planned journey for the appropriate direction and transfers.
The AirTrain fee is included in an NJ TRANSIT airport ticket, so you do not need to buy a separate AirTrain ticket for that connection. Airport rail tickets are sold through the NJ TRANSIT app, web ticketing, and ticket vending machines.
Between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. on weekdays, at least six trains per hour stop at Newark Liberty International Airport Station. Between 9 p.m. and midnight, four trains per hour stop there. Look for the airplane symbol or “EWR” on departure boards, and use NJ TRANSIT’s trip planner or current timetables for specific train times.
Taxi and rideshare options from Newark Airport
Licensed taxis wait outside each terminal, while rideshare pickup points vary by terminal. For either option, follow airport directions to the correct pickup area rather than accepting an unsolicited ride.
Licensed taxi
Newark Airport provides official information about taxi rates, locations, and rider tips. It warns that charging more than the airport-approved fare rates is illegal for covered trips from the airport. Check the official taxi information for current details before choosing this option.
Rideshare
Pickup zones are on the Arrivals level at Terminals A and B, and on Floor 3 of the Terminal C Garage. Collect your bags before requesting a ride, follow signs to passenger pickup, and check your app for current instructions. Prices vary by pickup location and time of day.
For accessible pickup or drop-off closer to a terminal, the airport directs passengers to contact Uber or Lyft. It also advises arranging wheelchair assistance from the gate through the airline before the flight.
Shuttles and private transfers
Authorized van, shuttle, and private-car services offer another way to leave the airport. If you have pre-booked a ride, follow signs to the ground-transportation pickup area. The airport lists authorized providers; passengers who need booking help can visit the Information Center on the Arrivals level.
Hotel shuttles are complimentary and use a designated pickup and drop-off area at AirTrain P3 Station. Confirm that a shuttle serves your destination before relying on it for the trip to Secaucus.
Stay alert in the arrivals area: Newark Airport advises passengers not to accept transportation or luggage help from anyone who is not wearing an official uniform, as they may be unlicensed, uninsured, or operating illegally.
Choosing a route for your arrival
Choose a transfer based on your destination, your comfort with train changes, and whether you have arranged a ride in advance. The airport provides several ways to leave, but the facts here do not give a single door-to-door train itinerary or a fixed taxi or rideshare fare for Secaucus.
- For rail: start with AirTrain Newark to reach the airport rail station, then check NJ TRANSIT connections for your destination and travel time.
- For a direct car ride: use a licensed taxi or request a rideshare through your app, following the terminal-specific pickup directions.
- For a pre-booked transfer: follow signs to the ground-transportation pickup area and confirm the provider’s meeting instructions.
Train schedules and fares, taxi details, rideshare pickup instructions, and authorized provider information can change. Check the official site before you go: use Newark Airport’s transportation information and NJ TRANSIT’s trip planner or current timetables.
FAQs
Does AirTrain Newark go to Secaucus?
AirTrain Newark connects airport terminals with the airport rail station; it does not replace the NJ TRANSIT connection for onward rail travel. Check the NJ TRANSIT trip planner for a route to your destination.
Is the AirTrain fee included in an airport train ticket?
Yes. NJ TRANSIT says the AirTrain fee is included in an NJ TRANSIT airport ticket, so you do not need a separate purchase for that connection.
Where do rideshares pick up at Newark Airport?
Terminal A pickup is across the street from the terminal on the Arrivals level; Terminal B pickup is on the Arrivals level at the terminal frontage; and Terminal C pickup is on Floor 3 of the Terminal C Garage.
Are airport hotel shuttles free?
Yes. Newark Airport says hotel shuttles are complimentary and use the designated pickup and drop-off area at AirTrain P3 Station.