Anonymous wrote:Uber or Lyft XL. Or maybe even get a car service so the driver will meet you inside to help with the bags.
I wouldn't do 3 young kids + luggage on the AirTrain to NJ Transit. What a mess.
FYI - Lower Manhattan is easier to get to/from EWR. If you're not wedded to Midtown, I'd rebook somewhere in the Financial District. It's so easy to get anywhere in Manhattan from FiDi since all the trains congregate in FiDi, including tons of express trains.
I think it really depends on the ages of the kids. I’d have a different answer if 3 young kids means 1, 3, and 5 year olds vs a 5 year old and twin 7 year olds. For the younger set who need strollers and can’t carry their own luggage, I’d recommend car service with car seats arranged to be in the car. For the older set I’d do Uber XL with backpacks and bubblebums. You don’t need much luggage for 2-3 days.