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Uber and Lyft from EWR to Downtown Brooklyn

We estimate UberX at $90–122 and Lyft at $92–111 for the 15.4-mile trip from Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) to Downtown Brooklyn, which takes about 43 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$74–$122

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Taxi is lowest at $74–$84.

Typical prices, not live

Taxi Metered taxi

4 seats · Lowest

$74–$84

Good confidence. NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) meter rates. Hail one, use a taxi stand or a local taxi app.

Lyft Lyft

4 seats

$92–$111

Good confidence. Serves New York City. New to Lyft? First-ride offer

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Uber UberX

4 seats

$90–$122

Good confidence. Serves New York City. New to Uber? First-ride offer

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Not available for this trip (1)

Waymo is testing in New York City, NY without public rides.

What these prices include

Each range covers what about half of riders are quoted at this hour. Apps often show different riders different prices at the same moment, so check before you book.

Tolls we know of on this route are included. Tips are not.

Self-driving service areas are community-traced from operators' published maps and may lag changes. Credit: Robotaxi Tracker (CC BY 4.0) and AV Map.

Estimates, not quotes.

Price by ride type

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$80–108 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$84–100 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$90–122 UberX · 4 seats	$92–111 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$104–142 Priority · 4 seats	$104–125 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$109–149 Comfort · 4 seats	$120–145 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$122–168 UberXL · 6 seats	$122–148 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$170–238 Black · 4 seats	$200–246 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$214–302 Black SUV · 6 seats	$241–297 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$100–137 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the EWR airport pickup fee of $3.50 and the Holland Tunnel toll of $14.79. Tolls we know of are included. Tips are not. .

Taking a taxi

We estimate a metered taxi at $74–84 before tip, from the city's regulated rates, including mta state surcharge ($0.50) and improvement surcharge ($1.00) and holland tunnel toll ($14.79). Taxi rates do not surge. See taxi rates in New York City.

Self-driving rides on this route

Self-driving rides in New York City

Waymo. Waymo is testing in New York City, NY without public rides.

Common questions

How much is an Uber from EWR to Downtown Brooklyn?

We estimate UberX at $90–122 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $122–168. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from EWR to Downtown Brooklyn?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $92–111 and Lyft XL at $122–148 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from EWR to Downtown Brooklyn?

The two are about the same on this route in our estimates. Either can be cheaper at a given moment, so compare both before booking.

How much is a taxi from EWR to Downtown Brooklyn?

We estimate a metered taxi at $74–84, before tip. Taxi rates are regulated and do not surge, so a taxi can be the cheaper choice when ride apps are busy.

How long is the ride from EWR to Downtown Brooklyn?

About 43 minutes for 15.4 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

Can I take a self-driving car from EWR to Downtown Brooklyn?

Not for this exact trip right now, based on the service areas we track. Waymo is testing in New York City, NY without public rides.

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