The Newark Light Rail connects Newark Penn Station, Broad Street Station, Military Park, and Branch Brook Park for a flat $1.80 fare. Tap-and-ride with any credit/debit card at validators on each platform — no separate transit card required. PATH trains run from Newark Penn Station directly to the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan (about 25 minutes) and Journal Square in Jersey City, making Newark a practical, lower-cost base for exploring New York City. If flying into Newark Liberty (EWR), take the free AirTrain to the Newark Liberty Airport rail station, then board a NJ Transit train to Newark Penn Station (a few minutes, ~$4). Ride-shares from EWR to Midtown Manhattan run $70–$120 plu