cruiseonly Posted July 26, 2014 #1 Share Posted July 26, 2014 What is the best way to get from Newark Airport to Cape Liberty Port. Is taxi, shuttle service or cruise line transportation best. Cruise line charges $57 per person round trip. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted July 26, 2014 #2 Share Posted July 26, 2014 You have to wait for the cruise line transfers. Cab or car service will be $50-60 going to the port and shared shuttle will be $16/pp for the return to the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseonly Posted July 26, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Thanks Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinPAfamily Posted July 31, 2014 #4 Share Posted July 31, 2014 You have to wait for the cruise line transfers. Cab or car service will be $50-60 going to the port and shared shuttle will be $16/pp for the return to the airport. How do you get the shuttle to return to the airport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted July 31, 2014 #5 Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) You're arriving on the Quantum TA. The new terminal might be operational at that point and no one knows exactly how it will work. I imagine the process will be the same - you need to look for the taxi dispatcher, which in the current terminal is all the way down at the end of the tent if you make a left coming out of customs. You tell the dispatcher you want a shuttle to Newark Airport and he will get you on one. If you're looking for public transit to NYC, the same taxi dispatcher will get you on a shared shuttle to the light rail station. Edited July 31, 2014 by 138east Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinPAfamily Posted July 31, 2014 #6 Share Posted July 31, 2014 You are right we are on the Quantum TA and need to get to the newark airport. Thanks for the information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannibal54 Posted August 18, 2014 #7 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Where would you catch a shared shuttle at EWR to the port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted August 18, 2014 #8 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Where would you catch a shared shuttle at EWR to the port? The shared shuttle runs only from the port to EWR, not from EWR to the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannibal54 Posted August 19, 2014 #9 Share Posted August 19, 2014 The shared shuttle runs only from the port to EWR, not from EWR to the port. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILCruiser Posted September 8, 2014 #10 Share Posted September 8, 2014 We used Uber last week to get from Newark airport to the Summit and back. See my post here for more details: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=44036376&postcount=18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. McGibblets Posted March 30, 2015 #11 Share Posted March 30, 2015 We used Uber last week to get from Newark airport to the Summit and back. See my post here for more details: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=44036376&postcount=18 Thanks much! I think I'm going to give Uber a shot when I get out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midwestchick Posted March 31, 2015 #12 Share Posted March 31, 2015 We used Uber last week to get from Newark airport to the Summit and back. See my post here for more details: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=44036376&postcount=18 I'm assuming you flew to O'Hare or MDW. What was your flight time after disembarkation? I'm trying to get flights booked and really don't want to have an afternoon flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted March 31, 2015 #13 Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) Thanks much! I think I'm going to give Uber a shot when I get out there. Good luck. Uber is unregulated in NJ. You may get a driver who is neither properly licensed nor carries proper commercial automobile liability insurance. If you're unlucky enough to be injured in accident, you'll be left swinging in the wind with no source of compensation when you find out your Uber driver is a barber looking to make a few extra dollars on his day off and his car is only insured as a private passenger automobile, not a car for hire. Is saving $5 or $10 (if you save anything at all) worth that risk? It's your call. In California they recently enacted a law requiring Uber drivers to have a policy providing $1 million dollars in liability coverage while carrying passengers. Until that law was passed Uber passengers in CA were just as much at risk as they currently are in NJ. Edited March 31, 2015 by njhorseman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted March 31, 2015 #14 Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) I think using Uber is at least as bad, if not moreso, than using Premier Parking in NJ. People do NOT understand that, in our state, if you are not properly insured, you're screwed and CANNOT LEGALLY carry passengers.. I am tired of people trying to save a buck and choosing cash over safety. Have at it, and when you're injured, don't come here crying for sympathy, you will not get any... I'm with njhorseman here..... Edited March 31, 2015 by megr1125 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwrod Posted April 1, 2015 #15 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I think using Uber is at least as bad, if not moreso, than using Premier Parking in NJ. People do NOT understand that, in our state, if you are not properly insured, you're screwed and CANNOT LEGALLY carry passengers.. I am tired of people trying to save a buck and choosing cash over safety. Have at it, and when you're injured, don't come here crying for sympathy, you will not get any... I'm with njhorseman here..... Thank you for this info...what is your suggestion for 4 of us with 4 pieces of checked luggage from EWR to the port for the Summit in May? Can cabs fit all this? Thanks in advance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisevv Posted November 18, 2015 #16 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I think I might try Super Shuttle. Was going to do UBER but I'm not in a rush either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted November 18, 2015 #17 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I think I might try Super Shuttle. Was going to do UBER but I'm not in a rush either. I can't recall anyone on this board ever recommending Super Shuttle in the NY metro area. What is your date? Are you flying in? How many people? Are you going from Newark Airport to Cape Liberty? If you provide precise details, folks will offer good suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisevv Posted November 18, 2015 #18 Share Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) I can't recall anyone on this board ever recommending Super Shuttle in the NY metro area. What is your date? Are you flying in? How many people? Are you going from Newark Airport to Cape Liberty? If you provide precise details, folks will offer good suggestions. Any particular reason why? I've used Super S in the Philly and DC areas with no problems. However I know NJ/NYC are a different beast so I'll take advice gladly. Date: 05/14/15 Transp: Flight into Newark Party: 1 (no large luggage) Route: Yes, from Newark to Cape Liberty (Bayonne) I'm pretty flexible so I would love to hear options. Also hotels - I prefer Marriott (and I guess Starwood now that they're joined) - that offer shuttle service if necessary. Edited November 18, 2015 by cruisevv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted November 18, 2015 #19 Share Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) Any particular reason why? I've used Super S in the Philly and DC areas with no problems. However I know NJ/NYC are a different beast so I'll take advice gladly. Date: 05/14/15 Transp: Flight into Newark Party: 1 (no large luggage) Route: Yes, from Newark to Cape Liberty (Bayonne) I'm pretty flexible so I would love to hear options. Also hotels - I prefer Marriott (and I guess Starwood now that they're joined) - that offer shuttle service if necessary. So you're flying in on 5/13 and need a hotel at Newark Airport. What is your budget? No NYC sightseeing? Is prepaying an option? Edited November 18, 2015 by 138east Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisevv Posted November 18, 2015 #20 Share Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) So you're flying in on 5/13 and need a hotel at Newark Airport. What is your budget? No NYC sightseeing? Is prepaying an option? Honestly, I'd prefer to go directly from the airport to the ship if possible. It seems the distance between Newark airport and the cruise terminal is only 7 miles or so/20 minute ride? I'd like to get into the airport at 10AM, hop into transportation, and hit the cruise terminal by 1PM. Preferably paying no more than $25 one-way. I'm not going on any excursions or sight-seeing. I can pre-pay for transportation and prefer not to have to use public transportation with transfer between trains/buses etc. I want as straight a shot as possible. Edited November 18, 2015 by cruisevv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted November 18, 2015 #21 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Honestly, I'd prefer to go directly from the airport to the ship if possible. It seems the distance between Newark airport and the cruise terminal is only 7 miles or so/20 minute ride? I'd like to get into the airport at 10AM, hop into transportation, and hit the cruise terminal by 1PM. Preferably paying no more than $25 one-way. I'm not going on any excursions or sight-seeing. I can pre-pay for transportation and prefer not to have to use public transportation with transfer between trains/buses etc. I want as straight a shot as possible. The cruise terminal is 10-11 miles away. By taxi it should be 30 minutes on a Sat, but there is construction at Exit 14A on the NJ that estimate could be unpredictable. However, you're not going to get a cab for $25. The closest would be the RCL transfer at $28.50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisevv Posted November 18, 2015 #22 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Thank you 138east! I've never taken the cruise transportation, I'll look into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted November 18, 2015 #23 Share Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) Food for thought - the ship sails at 4 pm which means you have to be on board by 2:30. Any flight delay could cause you to miss the ship. Next port is Bermuda in two days, so unless you have insurance that covers travel delays, you'll be paying to fly one way to Bermuda. Also I can answer your Boston questions. Edited November 18, 2015 by 138east Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizncg8r Posted November 22, 2015 #24 Share Posted November 22, 2015 We are cruising Oct 6, 2016. We are fling in to NJ the day before from Nashville, TN. My husband uses a wheel chair but can transfer. We have a party of 5. My husband, myself, my mom and our 13 your old daughters. any suggestions for hotels, transportation from airport to hotel, hotel to port, port to airport. Thank you, Tracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted November 22, 2015 #25 Share Posted November 22, 2015 We are cruising Oct 6, 2016. We are fling in to NJ the day before from Nashville, TN. My husband uses a wheel chair but can transfer. We have a party of 5. My husband, myself, my mom and our 13 your old daughters. any suggestions for hotels, transportation from airport to hotel, hotel to port, port to airport. Thank you, Tracy Lots of questions. 1). Are you looking for 1 room? Does it have to be accessible? These rooms are limited at Newark Airport, so you need to book something now. Look at Courtyard Elizabeth, Embassy Suites, Country Inns, and Springhill Suites. Courtyard and Country Inns offer queen beds. You should call the hotel directly to confirm How the room would accommodate the 5th person. 2). All the hotels offer a free shuttle, but you have to get to them. This involves taking everyone and their luggage via elevator to the Airtrain and riding to the P4 Station which is the pickup point for the shuttles. Does this sound like a possibility? 3). What kind of vehicle do you need to get to the port? Can your husband transfer into a van? You need room for the wheelchair and how much luggage? If you can book Country Inns, you can buy round trip port transportation via bus for $35/pp round trip. You can also call these folks (no web site - book only 4-6 weeks ahead by phone) - Independent driver - 888-816-0973. They have a wide assortment of vehicles at their disposal. 4). Food acquisition - what meals would you be eating? Many airport hotels have no restaurants, but offer free breakfast. Of the ones I listed above, only the Courtyard has in house food service. The other hotels offer free breakfast only. Embassy Suites and Country Inns are next to the Courtyard, IHOP, and Ruby Tuesdays. Springhill Suites is near the Courtyard Newark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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