Getting to Cape Liberty from the airport
Newark airport is the one to fly into: about 9 miles and 20 to 45 minutes from Cape Liberty, around $25 to $35 by Uber. From JFK or LaGuardia, the trip crosses Manhattan or Staten Island and costs $120 or more by rideshare.
Coming back, Bayonne fixes taxi fares from the port: $35 to Newark airport, $80 to JFK and $85 to LaGuardia, plus tolls. By train, take the PATH and light rail to 34th Street in Bayonne, then a fixed $8.50 taxi.
Fares and schedules checked . How we check
From Newark Liberty International (EWR)
9 miles, 20 to 45 minutes by car
| Option | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| Uber or LyftRideshare apps | About $25 to $35 for UberX, according to a travel guide; Uber's own average from Newark to Jersey City is $38. Plus a $3.50 airport fee. | Pickup zones differ by terminal; follow the signs. |
| TaxiNewark airport taxi | No published fare to Bayonne; ask the dispatcher. Going back, Bayonne taxis charge a fixed $35 plus tolls from the port to the airport. | Use the dispatcher at the taxi stand and keep the receipt. |
| Cruise line transferRoyal Caribbean and Celebrity | Sold by each line; prices aren't published. | Royal Caribbean recommends booking at least two weeks ahead, with your flight details. Celebrity closes sales 5 days before sailing. |
| Car serviceGO Airlink and others | Quotes on request; travel guides list private cars from about $130. | Pre-book. |
| Train and light railNJ Transit, PATH and Hudson-Bergen Light Rail | About $27 per person: train to Newark Penn ($12.05 with the AirTrain fee), PATH to Exchange Place, light rail to 34th Street in Bayonne, then a fixed $8.50 taxi to the port. | Over an hour with three changes; only practical with light bags. |
From LaGuardia (LGA)
20 miles, an hour to 90 minutes or more, by car
| Option | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| Uber or LyftRideshare apps | From about $120 for UberX, according to a travel guide, with tolls added. | Pickup zones differ by terminal. |
| TaxiNYC yellow cab | The fare to New Jersey is negotiated with the driver before you leave, plus the $2 airport fee and tolls. Going back, Bayonne taxis charge a fixed $85 plus tolls. | Agree the price at the taxi stand. |
From JFK
29 miles, 75 minutes to 2 hours, by car
| Option | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| Uber or LyftRideshare apps | From about $120 for UberX, according to a travel guide, with tolls added. | Terminals 5 and 7 pickups are at the Howard Beach AirTrain station during construction. |
| TaxiNYC yellow cab | The JFK flat fare covers Manhattan only; the fare to New Jersey is negotiated with the driver. Going back, Bayonne taxis charge a fixed $80 plus tolls. | Agree the price at the taxi stand. |
From Manhattan or Newark Penn Station
12 miles, 30 to 75 minutes, through the Holland Tunnel from Manhattan, by car
| Option | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| TaxiBayonne taxis (fixed fares from the port) | From the port, Bayonne sets fixed fares: $35 to Newark Penn, $70 to New York Penn Station or Port Authority, $75 to Grand Central, plus tolls. | Taxi stand at the terminal on return. Agree the price first in the other direction. |
| PATH and light railPATH and Hudson-Bergen Light Rail | About $15: PATH to Hoboken or Exchange Place, light rail to 34th Street in Bayonne, then a fixed $8.50 taxi to the port. | Validate light rail tickets before boarding. |
Want a private car or shared van booked ahead? Compare airport-to-port transfers in New York City from several companies on Viator.
Booking.com Taxis also books a private car from the airport to the terminal at a price fixed when you book. The driver tracks your flight and waits if it's late, and you can cancel free up to 24 hours before pickup.
Good to know
- Bayonne fixes taxi fares from the cruise port: $35 to Newark airport or Newark Penn, $70 to New York Penn, $80 to JFK and $85 to LaGuardia, plus tolls, and $8.50 to the 34th Street light rail station.
- There's no walking route from the light rail or buses: the terminal is about 2 miles inside a gated port area.
- Newark is by far the easiest airport. Rides from JFK and LaGuardia cross Manhattan or Staten Island and pay tolls both ways.
- Royal Caribbean also lists a regional motorcoach program run by Entertainment Tours, (800) 310-9900, with pickups around the Northeast.
Common questions
How much is an Uber from Newark airport to Cape Liberty?
About $25 to $35 for UberX, according to a travel guide, plus the $3.50 airport pickup fee. It's about 9 miles.
How much is a taxi from Cape Liberty to the airport?
Bayonne sets fixed fares from the port: $35 to Newark airport, $80 to JFK and $85 to LaGuardia, plus tolls.
Can I take the train to Cape Liberty?
Partly. Take the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail to 34th Street in Bayonne, then a taxi for a fixed $8.50: the terminal is 2 miles inside a gated port with no walking route.