Uber and Lyft prices in California

What rides cost in the 4 cities we cover in California, and where self-driving rides are available.

Prices by city

CityUberX, 5 milesLyft, 5 milesTaxi, 5 milesAirports
Los Angeles$21–31$19–24$21–25LAX, BUR
San Francisco$19–28$17–22$20–24SFO, OAK, SJC
San Diego$18–25$16–20$25–29SAN
Sacramento$14–21$13–16$19–22SMF

Estimates for a 5-mile, 16-minute trip around midday on a weekday, before airport fees, tolls and tip. .

Self-driving rides in California

CityServices
Los AngelesVolkswagen MOIA / Uber Testing · Zoox Testing · Waymo Open to all
San FranciscoTesla Robotaxi Open to all · Zoox Limited access · Nuro / Lucid / Uber Testing · Waymo Open to all
San DiegoWaymo Limited access
SacramentoWaymo Testing

Common questions

How much does Uber cost in California?

It depends on the city. For a 5-mile trip around midday on a weekday we estimate UberX at $21–31 in Los Angeles, $19–28 in San Francisco, $18–25 in San Diego, $14–21 in Sacramento.

Which city in California has the cheapest rides?

Of the cities we cover, Sacramento is the lowest in our estimates, at $14–21 for a 5-mile UberX.

Are there self-driving cars in California?

Yes, in Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego. Los Angeles: Waymo. San Francisco: Tesla Robotaxi, Zoox and Waymo. San Diego: Waymo.

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