ramja96 Posted February 7, 2019 #1 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Looking for suggestions for the "best" way to get from the ship to Newark Airport. Our flight isn't until 6:15pm on Saturday, May 4 - so obviously, speed/time isn't a factor. I'm looking for ease and cost. GO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted February 7, 2019 #2 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Uber...around $20 bucks give or take. Just did this last weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramja96 Posted February 7, 2019 Author #3 Share Posted February 7, 2019 (edited) Was it difficult getting a driver on the app with so many people coming off the ship, and then finding the car? I'm an Uber virgin. 😇 Edited February 7, 2019 by ramja96 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted February 7, 2019 #4 Share Posted February 7, 2019 (edited) Not at all! Took all of 5 minutes. There actually were several rideshare cars waiting in the cell phone/shoulder area ( I noticed them when I arrived before the cruise, so I figured that some would be there after.) There are marked pick up spots and the signs in the terminal say to go to 9 and 10. That's where I went (basically outside of the terminal to the left IIRC. I walked to the garage first with my porter and my friend and their luggage. Then I walked over to the spot. I had a description of the car and a pic of the driver as well as the plate #. My Uber and Lyft apps have my photo so it's easier for them to find me. It was pretty simple and less crazy than I imagined. They may well have "surge" pricing since there will be a lot of people around...I think my ride was about $25 in hindsight but that was OK and I didn't have to wait for Royal's shuttle. Edited February 7, 2019 by megr1125 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramja96 Posted February 7, 2019 Author #5 Share Posted February 7, 2019 THANKS! You've been very helpful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted February 7, 2019 #6 Share Posted February 7, 2019 You're welcome......I really did expect some mayhem but it was pretty easy..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted February 8, 2019 #7 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I agree with Uber (we did it also and it was only our 2nd time using Uber the first was from same cruise using Uber from EWR to our hotel). The only thing I have to add is...spending that much time at EWR for your late flight...Yikes....hated this airport. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted February 8, 2019 #8 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Good point...I'd go to the EWR Marriott maybe, have breakfast and relax. Maybe they'd have a day room you could get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countrygurl Posted February 26, 2019 #9 Share Posted February 26, 2019 On 2/7/2019 at 12:55 PM, ramja96 said: Was it difficult getting a driver on the app with so many people coming off the ship, and then finding the car? I'm an Uber virgin. 😇 Absolutely not. We were there this past August. I used the Uber app and had a driver there within 5 minutes or so. So easy and the cheapest alternative. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramja96 Posted February 27, 2019 Author #10 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Thanks everyone for all the great input. We opted for the "Snap-Play-Shop w/Airport Drop-off" excursion through RCI. That way, we don't have to lug our bags around with us all day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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