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Originally Posted by
MrIncredible
I commute from Houston. Honestly it has been that bad to and from Chicago… just started EWR. Again haven’t had an issue yet. Waiting for the day I’m trying to fight the jumpseat with a ComodeAir guy.
Do you know of any pilots who live in EWR and whast it like say in Jersey City for eg. Just about to start class in STL.
I live in jersey city (JC) and work out of EWR. JC to ewr doesnt have the best public transport route, you have to take a subway to newark penn station and then ride a bus from penn to the airport which can be an hour and half depending on bus schedule. Driving is only 15 min or so and G7 will provide EWR parking if it is your base. Overall JC is a really nice and upcoming place to live, and doesnt have the NYC prices (yet). Theres also Hoboken right above JC which is also relatively affordable, but slightly longer commute. A lyft will typically cost you about 25$ to/from JC and EWR.
depending on your personality and financial capacity, id highly recommend living closer to NYC than living closer to EWR as there is by far way more interesting things to do in NYC area, and its a bit more safe than the industrial area surrounding EWR. But if money is a high consideration I believe the further you go from NYC the more the price drops. Hope this helps