Make a smooth transition from the Pacific Northwest to the East Coast by boarding a flight from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR.) As the industrial hub of New Jersey, Newark is dubbed the Brick City and draws in many business travelers. The biggest city in the Garden State is also a major cultural center for the visual and performing arts.

Key Facts

The Newark Light Rail provides convenient rides between downtown and the northern part of Newark. At Newark Penn Station, you can board express NJ Transit trains that go directly to Midtown Manhattan. Newark's busiest rail hub is also served by long distance Amtrak trains. If you want to navigate New Jersey's largest city by rental car, you can use I-95 and I-78. Both of these highways also lead to Jersey City and Hoboken.

To catch exciting professional sports in Newark, visit the Prudential Center to watch NHL games, or head to Red Bull Arena to cheer on the local MLS team. Reserve a room in downtown to enjoy panoramic views of historic skyscrapers such as the National Newark Building and the Military Park Building.

Hints and Tips

After spending just over five and a half hours flying between Seattle and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR,) you can treat yourself to some great food and fine spirits in the historic Ironbound district of Newark, check out Adega Grill.