The decision plot
Ten crossings, plotted
Every way across, placed by what actually decides it: how long it takes, and what it costs. The bottom-left corner is the sweet spot — cheap and quick; the top-right is slow and dear. Read the field, then read the fare.
Cheapest PATH $3 Fastest Amtrak 20–35 min Simplest Black car door to door
The full reading
| Crossing | From EWR | From Newark | Fare | Direct | Transfers | Cong. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 20–35 min | 15–20 min | $45–110 | Yes | AirTrain → Amtrak at Newark Liberty Airport Station, or board at Newark Penn | No |
| NJ Transit | 30–45 min | 8–12 min | $17–18 | Yes | AirTrain → NJ TRANSIT at Newark Liberty Airport Station | No |
| Black car | 30–55 min | 20–40 min | $130–220 | Yes | None — direct door-to-door | Yes |
| Taxi | 30–60 min | — | $85–110 | Yes | None — direct, but you queue at the curb | Yes |
| Rideshare | 30–60 min | — | $60–120 | Yes | None — direct from the designated EWR pickup | Yes |
| PATH | 45–70 min | 20–30 min | $3–6 | No | NJ TRANSIT to Newark Penn → PATH; no AirTrain needed if you start in the city | No |
| Ferry | 45–70 min | 35–55 min | $12–16 | No | NJ TRANSIT / PATH / Hudson-Bergen Light Rail to the waterfront → NY Waterway ferry | No |
| Express bus | 45–75 min | — | $17–18 | Yes | None to Midtown; then subway, cab or walk to your block | Yes |
| Self-drive | 30–75 min | — | $60–120 | Yes | None — but you own the parking problem | Yes |
| Shuttle | 45–90 min | — | $25–40 | Yes | None, but the van makes several stops | Yes |
Watch any crossing plot itself on the topographic sheet, or pick by where you're headed in the neighborhood guide.