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Uber and Lyft from JFK to Downtown Brooklyn

We estimate UberX at $80–114 and Lyft at $83–103 for the 13.2-mile trip from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Downtown Brooklyn, which takes about 56 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$60–$114

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Taxi is lowest at $60–$70.

Typical prices, not live

Taxi Metered taxi

4 seats · Lowest

$60–$70

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

$83–$103

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

Open in Lyft

Uber UberX

4 seats

$80–$114

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.

We found no tolls on this route. Tips are not included.

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	$69–98 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$73–91 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$80–114 UberX · 4 seats	$83–103 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$94–134 Priority · 4 seats	$95–118 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$99–142 Comfort · 4 seats	$112–139 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$113–162 UberXL · 6 seats	$114–142 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$164–236 Black · 4 seats	$198–246 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$211–304 Black SUV · 6 seats	$241–301 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$90–129 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the JFK airport pickup fee of $3.50. Tolls we know of are included. Tips are not. .

Taking a taxi

We estimate a metered taxi at $60–70 before tip, from the city's regulated rates, including mta state surcharge ($0.50) and improvement surcharge ($1.00) and airport access fee ($2.00). 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 JFK to Downtown Brooklyn?

We estimate UberX at $80–114 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $113–162. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from JFK to Downtown Brooklyn?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $83–103 and Lyft XL at $114–142 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from JFK 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 JFK to Downtown Brooklyn?

We estimate a metered taxi at $60–70, 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 JFK to Downtown Brooklyn?

About 56 minutes for 13.2 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

Can I take a self-driving car from JFK 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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