Starting Sept. 14, the AirTrain at Newark Liberty International Airport will stop running from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. on most weekdays, with Port Authority shuttle buses taking its place. The change is due to AirTrain replacement work and will last until further notice. NJ Transit trains will continue to stop at the airport station as usual.
Beginning Monday, Sept. 14, the AirTrain connecting Newark Liberty International Airport with its terminals will stop running from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. on most weekdays. During those hours, shuttle buses operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will carry passengers instead. The change is to allow construction for the AirTrain Newark Replacement Program and will remain in effect until further notice.
The AirTrain will run as usual on Saturdays and Sundays. It will also operate normally during some holiday and school break periods when airport traffic is heavy. On weekdays, the AirTrain will also run after 3 p.m.
What Train Riders Should Know
NJ Transit trains will continue to stop at Newark Airport Station during construction. After getting off the train, the trip to the terminals will be by shuttle bus rather than AirTrain. Port Authority staff at the airport station will direct passengers to buses for each terminal.
Because the shuttle bus takes longer than the AirTrain and passengers must carry their luggage on and off, travelers with weekday morning flights should allow extra time. Construction progress can be found on the construction information page at newarkairport.com.
NJ Transit said it will announce changes through text and email alerts (My Transit Alerts) and mobile app push notifications. For inquiries, call NJ Transit Customer Service at (973) 275-5555, daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.