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Uber and Lyft from JFK to Upper West Side

We estimate UberX at $110–153 and Lyft at $113–138 for the 20.5-mile trip from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Upper West Side, which takes about 59 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$83–$153

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Taxi is lowest at $83.

Typical prices, not live

Taxi Flat fare

4 seats · Lowest

$83

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

Lyft Lyft

4 seats

$113–$138

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

Open in Lyft

Uber UberX

4 seats

$110–$153

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	$97–134 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$101–123 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$110–153 UberX · 4 seats	$113–138 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$129–180 Priority · 4 seats	$128–157 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$135–190 Comfort · 4 seats	$150–184 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$153–215 UberXL · 6 seats	$153–188 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$217–309 Black · 4 seats	$258–319 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$277–395 Black SUV · 6 seats	$312–388 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$124–173 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the JFK airport pickup fee of $3.50 and the NY State congestion surcharge of $2.75 and the Robert F. Kennedy (Triborough) Bridge toll of $7.46. Tolls we know of are included. Tips are not. .

Taking a taxi

Taxis charge a regulated flat fare here: about $83 with surcharges (MTA State Surcharge, Improvement Surcharge, NYS Congestion Surcharge, Airport Access Fee, Robert F. Kennedy (Triborough) Bridge 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 Upper West Side?

We estimate UberX at $110–153 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $153–215. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

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

We estimate a standard Lyft at $113–138 and Lyft XL at $153–188 around midday on a weekday.

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

Taxis charge a regulated flat fare on this trip: about $83 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 Upper West Side?

About 59 minutes for 20.5 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

Can I take a self-driving car from JFK 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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