Sticker Shock Taking Uber from EWR to Midtown
Oct 30, 2015, 6:11 pm
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That's a pain as you first have to ride the Airtrain to P4 (or P2, I always forget which it is), then get on the shuttle, then get Uber.
Oct 31, 2015, 4:46 pm
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Oh I totally agree it's a pain! But the OP was complaining about the $20 surcharge and this is a legitimate way to avoid it. Believe me, I know one or two "frugal" people who would gladly go through all that trouble to avoid the fee!
Nov 4, 2015, 10:02 am
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"$20 surcharge on all trips between New York City and New Jersey. New York City rates will apply to all trips that begin at Newark Airport."
https://www.uber.com/cities/new-jersey
https://www.uber.com/cities/new-jersey
And SJC AA's alternative above does save you the $20 surcharge, but you still pay NYC rates to get to Hoboken/JC, right?
Nov 4, 2015, 12:24 pm
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Nov 4, 2015, 3:19 pm
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Nov 5, 2015, 8:57 am
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Lyft doesn't say on their website that they pick up at EWR (just JFK and LGA) but I'm pretty sure they do.
Nov 9, 2015, 1:37 pm
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I Uber X'd between EWR and midtown and back last week. Both fares were in the $79 ballpark, one way, fairly in line with others' experiences. Certainly not great compared to other forms of public transportation, but I found it to be quite efficient. I was traveling at non-peak times of the day.
Nov 10, 2015, 6:57 am
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Lfyt absolutely picks up at EWR but suggest you meet driver at arrival level and sit in front seat so they don't get harassed by PANYNJ police.
I typically give the alternatives - take the bus to EWR if off-peak. It takes identical time (assuming you are deboarding at first drop off Term) as private car if you time departure from Port Authority Bus Terminal (41st Street between 8th and 9th Avenues) with their schedule (every 15/20 minutes) and $16 each way. The same on the return trip if you are going to Port Authority or mid-town East side. It is more convenient vs. train and transfer off-peak times.
I typically give the alternatives - take the bus to EWR if off-peak. It takes identical time (assuming you are deboarding at first drop off Term) as private car if you time departure from Port Authority Bus Terminal (41st Street between 8th and 9th Avenues) with their schedule (every 15/20 minutes) and $16 each way. The same on the return trip if you are going to Port Authority or mid-town East side. It is more convenient vs. train and transfer off-peak times.
Nov 10, 2015, 11:37 am
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I Uber X'd between EWR and midtown and back last week. Both fares were in the $79 ballpark, one way, fairly in line with others' experiences. Certainly not great compared to other forms of public transportation, but I found it to be quite efficient. I was traveling at non-peak times of the day.
I think you still have to call the dispatch upon arrival, though maybe they've been improving their app functionality.
Nov 10, 2015, 11:49 am
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I think Carmel/Dial7 would come out maybe $10 cheaper and I think they should pretty much be just as efficient. And if you're comparing the luxury cars (vs. Uber Black), the price differential is probably quite large.
I think you still have to call the dispatch upon arrival, though maybe they've been improving their app functionality.
I think you still have to call the dispatch upon arrival, though maybe they've been improving their app functionality.
Again, just my own experience, but Uber X was truly "no muss, no fuss". Practically waiting outside the terminal door. Which may have, indeed, been true if they just dropped someone else and I had fortuitous timing.
Nov 10, 2015, 11:54 am
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"Misses" happen, but IME, they are few and far between, and you can always try Uber as a backup. I've also been in some less-than-perfect UberX cars.
I also don't like not being able to pre-reserve a pickup from my home via Uber. I have to hope cars will be available and it won't be surge pricing. Not always the case for a rush-hour-ish pickup.
Net, I still prefer the traditional services for airport travel (and I usually buy-up for $5 to the "deluxe" car); I don't think the Uber premium is worth it on a regular basis. JMHO.
I also don't like not being able to pre-reserve a pickup from my home via Uber. I have to hope cars will be available and it won't be surge pricing. Not always the case for a rush-hour-ish pickup.
Net, I still prefer the traditional services for airport travel (and I usually buy-up for $5 to the "deluxe" car); I don't think the Uber premium is worth it on a regular basis. JMHO.
Nov 10, 2015, 11:59 am
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"Misses" happen, but IME, they are few and far between, and you can always try Uber as a backup. I've also been in some less-than-perfect UberX cars.
I also don't like not being able to pre-reserve a pickup from my home via Uber. I have to hope cars will be available and it won't be surge pricing. Not always the case for a rush-hour-ish pickup.
Net, I still prefer the traditional services for airport travel (and I usually buy-up for $5 to the "deluxe" car); I don't think the Uber premium is worth it on a regular basis. JMHO.
I also don't like not being able to pre-reserve a pickup from my home via Uber. I have to hope cars will be available and it won't be surge pricing. Not always the case for a rush-hour-ish pickup.
Net, I still prefer the traditional services for airport travel (and I usually buy-up for $5 to the "deluxe" car); I don't think the Uber premium is worth it on a regular basis. JMHO.
But that doesn't mean Dial 7 doesn't work for others.
Nov 10, 2015, 1:02 pm
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I used to travel extensively for work and towards the last few months I can't tell you how many times my car service was canceling on me or seriously delayed. I tried a couple different providers. Was running to the gate for a few flights and missed one. I like to cut it close but a 30-45+ min delay for a scheduled car is ridiculous. Much easier to just hail Uber or a Taxi.