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Uber and Lyft from EWR to Upper West Side

We estimate UberX at $99–134 and Lyft at $101–121 for the 18.2-mile trip from Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) to Upper West Side, which takes about 42 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$85–$134

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Taxi is lowest at $85–$97.

Typical prices, not live

Taxi Metered taxi

4 seats · Lowest

$85–$97

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

$101–$121

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

Open in Lyft

Uber UberX

4 seats

$99–$134

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	$88–118 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$92–109 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$99–134 UberX · 4 seats	$101–121 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$114–156 Priority · 4 seats	$113–137 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$120–164 Comfort · 4 seats	$131–159 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$134–184 UberXL · 6 seats	$133–162 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$186–260 Black · 4 seats	$218–267 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$234–330 Black SUV · 6 seats	$262–322 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$110–150 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the EWR airport pickup fee of $3.50 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 $85–97 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 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 Upper West Side?

We estimate UberX at $99–134 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $134–184. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from EWR to Upper West Side?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $101–121 and Lyft XL at $133–162 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from EWR to Upper West Side?

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 Upper West Side?

We estimate a metered taxi at $85–97, 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 Upper West Side?

About 42 minutes for 18.2 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

Can I take a self-driving car from EWR to Upper West Side?

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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