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Uber and Lyft from Upper West Side to EWR

We estimate UberX at $103–139 and Lyft at $105–126 for the 20.3-mile trip from Upper West Side to Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which takes about 40 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$103–$139

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Lyft is lowest at $105–$126.

Typical prices, not live

Lyft Lyft

4 seats · Lowest

$105–$126

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

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Taxi Metered taxi

4 seats

$111–$124

Good confidence. NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) meter rates. Hail one, use a taxi stand or a local taxi app.

Uber UberX

4 seats

$103–$139

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

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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 Phillipsburg–Newark Expressway, 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	$91–123 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$95–113 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$103–139 UberX · 4 seats	$105–126 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$118–162 Priority · 4 seats	$117–141 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$124–170 Comfort · 4 seats	$136–164 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$139–191 UberXL · 6 seats	$138–167 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$194–271 Black · 4 seats	$226–277 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$244–344 Black SUV · 6 seats	$272–335 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$114–156 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the EWR airport dropoff fee of $3.50 and the NY State congestion surcharge of $2.75 and the Lincoln Tunnel toll of $14.79. This route uses Phillipsburg–Newark Expressway, where we cannot price the toll, so it is not included. Tips are not. .

Taking a taxi

We estimate a metered taxi at $111–124 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 newark surcharge ($20.00) 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 Upper West Side to EWR?

We estimate UberX at $103–139 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $139–191. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

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

We estimate a standard Lyft at $105–126 and Lyft XL at $138–167 around midday on a weekday.

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

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 Upper West Side to EWR?

We estimate a metered taxi at $111–124, 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 Upper West Side to EWR?

About 40 minutes for 20.3 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

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

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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