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Uber and Lyft from EWR to Grand Central Terminal

We estimate UberX at $91–122 and Lyft at $93–111 for the 16.9-mile trip from Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) to Grand Central Terminal, which takes about 34 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$80–$122

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Taxi is lowest at $80–$91.

Typical prices, not live

Taxi Metered taxi

4 seats · Lowest

$80–$91

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

$93–$111

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

Open in Lyft

Uber UberX

4 seats

$91–$122

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

Open in Uber

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.

This route uses I 78 EXPR, New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur, where we cannot price the toll, so it is not in these ranges. Tips are not included either.

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	$82–108 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$85–100 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$91–122 UberX · 4 seats	$93–111 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$105–141 Priority · 4 seats	$104–124 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$109–148 Comfort · 4 seats	$119–144 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$122–166 UberXL · 6 seats	$121–146 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$168–233 Black · 4 seats	$195–239 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$211–295 Black SUV · 6 seats	$234–288 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$101–136 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the EWR airport pickup fee of $3.50 and the NYC congestion zone charge of $1.50 and the NY State congestion surcharge of $2.75 and the Lincoln Tunnel toll of $14.79. This route uses I 78 EXPR, New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur, where we cannot price the toll, so it is not included. Tips are not. .

Taking a taxi

We estimate a metered taxi at $80–91 before tip, from the city's regulated rates, including mta state surcharge ($0.50) and improvement surcharge ($1.00) and nys congestion surcharge ($2.50) and mta congestion pricing toll ($0.75) and lincoln 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 Grand Central Terminal?

We estimate UberX at $91–122 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $122–166. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from EWR to Grand Central Terminal?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $93–111 and Lyft XL at $121–146 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from EWR to Grand Central Terminal?

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 Grand Central Terminal?

We estimate a metered taxi at $80–91, 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 Grand Central Terminal?

About 34 minutes for 16.9 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

Can I take a self-driving car from EWR to Grand Central Terminal?

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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