EWR airport transportation to North Brunswick includes taxis, rideshare apps, pre-booked car services, and public transit connections. Settle your pickup plan before arrival.
- By car: The drive is about 49 minutes.
- Airport options: Taxis, rideshare apps, authorized shuttles and car services, rental cars, and public transit.
- Rail connection: Take a train to Newark Liberty International Airport Rail Station, then AirTrain Newark to the terminal.
- Pre-arranged service: Book an authorized provider in advance and follow the terminal signs to ground transportation.
Understand the EWR-to-North Brunswick journey
Driving is the simplest journey to plan from EWR to North Brunswick, while public transit involves airport rail connections and a separate onward plan. Newark Liberty International Airport lists AirTrain, NJ TRANSIT, express bus, Amtrak, taxis, rideshare apps, rental cars, and authorized shuttle, van, and private-car services among its transportation options.
The drive is about 49 minutes. That is a planning reference, not a promise of a fixed arrival time; your actual trip depends on conditions you encounter along the way.
If you are taking transit, distinguish between reaching the airport terminal and continuing to North Brunswick. The airport rail connection gets you between the terminal and Newark Liberty International Airport Rail Station; you will need to check a complete route for the onward portion of your trip.
Compare taxi and pre-arranged car options
Taxis and booked cars let you travel by road from the airport, but they have different pickup arrangements. Choose a taxi at the official airport pickup area, or arrange an authorized shuttle, van, or private car before your flight.
Taxi
Licensed taxis wait outside each EWR terminal, and the airport directs passengers to official pickup areas for authorized vehicles. Check the fare details before you set off: approved taxi fares do not include tips, tolls, MTA congestion pricing, or additional fees that can range from $6.75 to $15.75 depending on time of day and destination.
Pre-arranged car or shuttle
You can book an authorized shuttle, van, or car-service provider in advance. After you land, follow the signs to the ground-transportation pickup area in your terminal. This option lets you arrange a provider ahead of time, but the airport does not give a North Brunswick fare or journey time for these services.
Rideshare app
At EWR, app-based ride pickups are at the Arrivals level across the street from Terminal A, on the Terminal B frontage at Arrivals, and on Floor 3 of the Terminal C Garage.
Collect your bags before requesting a ride, follow signs to the passenger pickup zone, and check the app for current pickup details. Prices depend on pickup location and time of day, so use the app for an exact quote.
Consider public transit connections
The airport rail connection requires a train to Newark Liberty International Airport Rail Station followed by AirTrain Newark to the terminal. The airport station is served by the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line.
Bus routes #GO28, #37, #62, #67, and #107 serve EWR terminals directly without an AirTrain transfer. Routes, transfers, and departure times vary, so check the NJ TRANSIT Trip Planner for a complete itinerary. New Brunswick has NJ TRANSIT trains on the Northeast Corridor Line and NJ TRANSIT buses.
Check the official site before you go: use NJ TRANSIT’s Trip Planner for routes and departure times, and its schedules-and-fares page for current rail and light-rail schedules and fare information.
Check shuttle availability before relying on it
Do not assume a hotel shuttle will take you from EWR to North Brunswick; confirm the service with the hotel or provider you plan to use.
The airport advises passengers staying at a hotel to consult its hotel information for shuttle details. It says hotel shuttles can be found at the P3 AirTrain station, but that does not establish that a shuttle serves your accommodation.
If you have booked a shuttle, van, or private car, follow the signs to the ground-transportation pickup area in your terminal. For help identifying official ground-transportation information, EWR has an information center in the arrivals area of each terminal.
Plan pickup timing and arrival logistics
Pick your transportation type before you land, then use the airport signs and your provider’s instructions to find the correct pickup point. For rideshare, collect your luggage before requesting a car and check the app for the latest pickup-location details. For a pre-booked vehicle, go to the ground-transportation pickup area indicated for your terminal.
If you need help once you arrive, ask at the information center in the arrivals area of your terminal. For public transit, build your plan around the current NJ TRANSIT itinerary rather than assuming the airport connection alone completes the trip to North Brunswick.
You can book a room at Farrington Inn - North Brunswick as you plan where to settle after the airport journey.
FAQs
How long is the drive from EWR to North Brunswick?
The drive is about 49 minutes.
Where do taxis pick up at Newark Liberty International Airport?
Licensed taxis are available outside each terminal. Follow the airport directions to the official pickup areas for authorized vehicles.
Can you take a train from EWR?
Yes. The airport rail connection uses a train to Newark Liberty International Airport Rail Station and then AirTrain Newark to the terminal. Check NJ TRANSIT for a full onward itinerary to North Brunswick.
Rutgers University is about a 14-minute drive from Farrington Inn - North Brunswick. For ideas on planning a visit, see this Rutgers University campus tour guide.