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Uber and Lyft from JFK to Grand Central Terminal

We estimate UberX at $95–130 and Lyft at $97–118 for the 16.9-mile trip from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Grand Central Terminal, which takes about 48 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$84–$130

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

Typical prices, not live

Taxi Flat fare

4 seats · Lowest

$84

Good confidence. Regulated flat fare: JFK to or from Manhattan.

Lyft Lyft

4 seats

$97–$118

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

Open in Lyft

Uber UberX

4 seats

$95–$130

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.

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	$84–114 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$87–106 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$95–130 UberX · 4 seats	$97–118 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$110–152 Priority · 4 seats	$110–133 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$115–160 Comfort · 4 seats	$128–156 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$130–181 UberXL · 6 seats	$130–159 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$183–258 Black · 4 seats	$216–267 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$232–329 Black SUV · 6 seats	$261–323 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$106–146 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the JFK 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 Queens-Midtown Tunnel toll of $7.46. Tolls we know of are included. Tips are not. .

Taking a taxi

Taxis charge a regulated flat fare here: about $84 with surcharges (MTA State Surcharge, Improvement Surcharge, NYS Congestion Surcharge, MTA Congestion Pricing toll, Airport Access Fee, Queens-Midtown Tunnel toll), before tip. 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 Grand Central Terminal?

We estimate UberX at $95–130 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $130–181. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

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

We estimate a standard Lyft at $97–118 and Lyft XL at $130–159 around midday on a weekday.

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

Taxis charge a regulated flat fare on this trip: about $84 with surcharges, 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 Grand Central Terminal?

About 48 minutes for 16.9 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

Can I take a self-driving car from JFK 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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