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Old 12-04-2019, 05:43 AM
 
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I would take an Uber/Lyft or a shuttlebus. I am not waiting for a train especially on the weekend after midnight.

https://www.supershuttle.com/
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Old 12-04-2019, 05:45 AM
 
Location: Brooklyn NY
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I’d just stay an airport hotel. You’ll probably be tired. Save yourself the hassle until you’re rested.
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Old 12-04-2019, 05:48 AM
 
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I used to live directly behind there. There's a bunch of cabs right there on 8th avenue. Its fine, just dont wander too far from there, it gets sketchy near the taco bell.
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Old 12-04-2019, 07:37 AM
 
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Thank you everyone for your help!

Right now the plan is to Uber/Lyft from the airport to the hotel upon arrival. We are meeting my mom and aunt at the hotel. They're flight is similar timed but coming in to LGA instead of EWR. I feel like the extra $$ is worth the peace of mind at that time of night.

As for the return back to the airport, I haven't decided between the train or an airport shuttle. They don't look terrible to me, but I see awful reviews of them. Any insight on that is appreciated as well!

We have been to the city before and as long as common sense is used, we never have felt unsafe. But, I definitely don't want to invite trouble if not necessary. An extra few bucks is worth the peace of mind to me.
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Old 12-04-2019, 10:17 AM
 
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Lyft is telling me that it is $61 to go to EWR from Penn Station right now. You can check the train and bus schedules but I wouldn't bother with either for 2 people with luggage at that time of the morning. The trip will be so much faster and smoother in a car. Even if you get the bus or train worked out perfectly you still have to count on that joke of a monorail.
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Old 12-04-2019, 10:31 AM
 
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Definitely, if I can get a car that cheap I will! Most estimates I've seen are over $100. I will have to make sure and try it at the same time tomorrow morning just to check the price.
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Old 12-04-2019, 12:34 PM
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Even if you get the bus or train worked out perfectly you still have to count on that joke of a monorail.
Why would one need the monorail if one can catch an airport bus to Manhattan? Doesn't the airport bus stop at every terminal?!
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Old 12-04-2019, 12:36 PM
 
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Why would one need the monorail if one can catch an airport bus to Manhattan? Doesn't the airport bus stop at every terminal?!

There are many shuttle options. From what I gather, the timing can be very sketchy. I'm not sure timing wise I would be any better off. If you have any experience/suggestions I would definitely welcome it.
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Old 12-04-2019, 03:33 PM
 
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Definitely, if I can get a car that cheap I will! Most estimates I've seen are over $100. I will have to make sure and try it at the same time tomorrow morning just to check the price.
Note that the person said the $61 was only to Penn Station, NOT your hotel on Central Park.
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Old 12-04-2019, 03:36 PM
 
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Lyft is telling me that it is $61 to go to EWR from Penn Station right now. You can check the train and bus schedules but I wouldn't bother with either for 2 people with luggage at that time of the morning. The trip will be so much faster and smoother in a car. Even if you get the bus or train worked out perfectly you still have to count on that joke of a monorail.
Gah, yeah, last time I flew into EWR and was going to take NJT home, I sat there on the stalled monorail and watched as my train came and went into the EWR station. It was around 10 p.m., and the next train wasn't for another hour, so there I sat at the NJT EWR Station.

At least they've moved up the plan to replace the monorail.
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