Average Uber price from JFK to Times Square

Try a car service like Carmel. It'll be cheaper as its a flat rate regardless of traffic, etc. Uber adds surge charges when it's a heavy traffic day.

Uber will be more expensive than a yellow cab. Either get in the cab line (they're usually quick) or try one of the NYC car services:

212-777-7777

or

212-666-6666

or

212-333-3333

Updated On: 9/5/16 at 04:19 PM

I have found Carmel to be cheaper or comparable to taxi and a much nicer ride. They have an app you can download as well and get a price before you book.

Last month: Taxi from JFK to midtown = $55 plus up (Friday afternoon)



Uber X midtown to JFK (Tues afternoon) = $60 no tip



Both rush hour. Uber was waaay nicer and slightly cheaper!

UberX from JFK to anywhere in Manhattan used to be a flat rate of $55 (plus toll, if you take the tunnel, etc.). I'm assuming it is still the same $55 rate, no?

Carmel is cheaper and, unlike Uber, they know what they are doing. Uber, like taxis, are inherently hit or miss driver wise and Uber has the additional disadvantage of not having a fleet of waiting vehicles at the airport. I normally take the train, unless I get home dead tired etc.

BwayDude2 said: "Hey all,

Traveling to NYC next month. Flying into JFK around 11:30am. I did the travel fare estimate on uber, but I didn't know if it would differ with traffic and everything. Anyone know what you usually will pay? Thanks!"

Heading to Times Sq area?

Try the AirTrain from JFK to 34th Penn Station - http://www.panynj.gov/airports/jfk-airtrain.html

50 min at $:7.75 (includes AirTrain fare + subway fare to come up) + $1 for the card fee... and no traffic!

Hi! I am traveling into the city this weekend with a group of 5 people. We figured it might be cheapest to book a ride with Carmel since we would have to take an UberXL, and aren't sure how hard it is to get a minivan taxi. The Carmel website gave me a quote of $62 from JFK to Midtown, but it doesn't include tolls or tip. How much does that usually amount to? If we book a minivan that seats 6 passengers and we have a group of 5, is there a chance that there would be one random passenger in our car (like an UberPool)? Thank you!

Amanda6 said: "Carmel website gave me a quote of $62 from JFK to Midtown, but it doesn't include tolls or tip. How much does that usually amount to?"

With EZPass transponder, $12.50 peak (6-10 AM, 4-8 PM), $10.50 off-peak
$15 cash

Tip is the standard 15-20%

I assume that like taxis and limo services, Uber adds the tolls on top of the fare. (Never taken Uber in NY)

Updated On: 10/13/16 at 04:07 PM

Take the shuttle that goes to Port Authority or AirTrain and subway like people are suggesting. So much cheaper than a taxi and Uber.

Updated On: 10/14/16 at 12:00 PM

Used the train last year, cheap , easy and not a single issue, easiest way to go