Taxi/Uber/Car Service (New York, York: luxury, live, price)

[cej2009]

Flying into LGA on mid morning on a Tuesday in early Dec. Town car services are quoting me between $160-$200 for a pickup for 2 passengers traveling to mid-town, meeting me outside at curb.

Is it typical to have to wait 30 minutes or more if I choose to go the taxi or Uber route? If not, I'll go that route rather than the town car & save a few bucks.

Thanks for any guidance.

[90sSitcom]

Do a taxi that should be like $40-$50

[Mr. Ryu]

Supershuttle would be the cheapest service. https://www.supershuttle.com/

The shared van service.

[Metromoxo]

That sounds like a lot of $$!

I don't know about a line for LGA but I don't think I've ever waited 30 minutes. Maybe it depends what time you arrive. I've also done Uber/Lyft from LGA without any major problems.

I'm on a NYC tourists Facebook group (don't ask me why since I live here) called New York City Travel Tips and people are always talking about airport pickups. I just searched the group for you to see if there's any info. Several people like Prem's Luxury; not sure if price is more competitive than the one you mentioned.

[Chava61]

Originally Posted by 90sSitcom

Do a taxi that should be like $40-$50

I too think the yellow cab is the best and the line usually moves relatively quickly.

[cej2009]

Thanks all for the info & help

[JIDP]

$160-200 is a rip-off.

Yellow cabs/Ubers are quicker and cheaper. I've never had to wait more than 15 minutes for either and never had to pay over $60.

[Mr. Ryu]

I came back from a business trip on Thursday. LGA to NJ and it was 87.00 with tip around 96. I landed around 5pm. I used Uber,. OP - your trip should be cheaper. The rate of 160 to 200 is a rip off unless they are going to give you a BJ after the ride.

Subtotal $57.61
Membership Benefit -$4.46
RFK Bridge Queens to Bronx/Manhattan $6.55
George Washington Bridge Westbound $20.00
LGA Airport Surcharge $2.50
Out of Town Surcharge $2.50
Tips $8.72
NY State Black Car Fund $2.54

[Cida]

Why not save a few more bucks with the shuttle bus?

[1200RT]

For what its worth, that pricing sounds about right for black car service to/from manhattan. I pay about ~$150 w/ my regular service. For that price, however, they should not be picking you up at the curb, they should be getting you inside w/ your bags. YMMV.