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Uber and Lyft from Union Square to SJC

We estimate UberX at $105–150 and Lyft at $96–119 for the 46.9-mile trip from Union Square to San Jose Mineta Airport (SJC), which takes about 61 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$66–$176

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Tesla Robotaxi is lowest at $66–$83.

Typical prices, not live

Prices by service

Tesla Robotaxi With safety monitor

4 seats · Self-driving · Lowest

$66–$83

Indicative. Inside Tesla Robotaxi's San Francisco Bay Area, CA service area.

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Taxi Metered taxi

4 seats

$149–$176

Good confidence. San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) meter rates. Hail one, use a taxi stand or a local taxi app.

Not available for this trip (1)

Zoox serves San Francisco, CA, but only one end of this trip is inside its area.

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 typeUberLyft
Saver$91–130
Wait & Save · 4 seats		$85–106
Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard$105–150
UberX · 4 seats		$96–119
Lyft · 4 seats
Faster$124–178
Priority · 4 seats		$110–137
Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort$131–188
Comfort · 4 seats		$130–162
Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL$149–215
UberXL · 6 seats		$133–166
Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium$217–312
Black · 4 seats		$230–287
Black · 4 seats
Premium XL$280–403
Black SUV · 6 seats		$281–350
Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet$119–171
Uber Pet · 4 seats		–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the SJC airport dropoff fee of $4.00. Tolls we know of are included. Tips are not. .

Taking a taxi

We estimate a metered taxi at $149–176 before tip, from the city's regulated rates. Taxi rates do not surge. See taxi rates in San Francisco.

Self-driving rides on this route

Self-driving rides in San Francisco

  • Tesla Robotaxi. Inside Tesla Robotaxi's San Francisco Bay Area, CA service area. We estimate $66–83.
  • Waymo. Inside Waymo's San Francisco Bay Area, CA service area. We estimate $118–169.
  • Zoox. Zoox serves San Francisco, CA, but only one end of this trip is inside its area.

Common questions

How much is an Uber from Union Square to SJC?

We estimate UberX at $105–150 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $149–215. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from Union Square to SJC?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $96–119 and Lyft XL at $133–166 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from Union Square to SJC?

Lyft tends to be a little cheaper on this route in our estimates, but the two are close and either can be cheaper at a given moment. Compare both before booking.

How much is a taxi from Union Square to SJC?

We estimate a metered taxi at $149–176, 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 Union Square to SJC?

About 61 minutes for 46.9 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

Can I take a self-driving car from Union Square to SJC?

Yes. Tesla Robotaxi and Waymo can take this trip, based on the service areas we track. Confirm in the app, because areas change.

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