What this page helps you reserve
This page helps you reserve a chauffeured car from the Upper West Side to the airports, Lincoln Center performances, Midtown and anywhere in the region. You choose the vehicle, see the all-in price before you book, and your chauffeur meets you at your building or at the Lincoln Center drop-off you name.
Book Upper West Side car service by trip type, vehicle class, timing, and support level.
Upper West Side trips fall into a few types: airport rides from home, evenings at Lincoln Center, family trips and rides across town. Each is booked online with the same all-in pricing, and the table shows the booking that usually fits each trip, from a one-way airport ride to an hourly evening.
| Trip type | Booking that usually fits |
|---|---|
| Airport ride from home | One-way, with the flight number |
| Lincoln Center performance | One-way there, separate return pickup |
| Dinner and a performance | Hourly, 3-hour minimum |
| Family trip with young children | SUV with child seats |
| Group outing | SUV for 6, or a Sprinter quoted on request |
Plan your Upper West Side reservation
Plan your Upper West Side trip with the drive times below, measured from Lincoln Center. LaGuardia is about 20 minutes away, Newark about 29 minutes and JFK about 32 minutes without traffic. Example fares start at $160 to LaGuardia, $174 to Newark and $179 to JFK in an Executive Sedan.
| From Lincoln Center to | Distance | Drive time without traffic |
|---|---|---|
| LaGuardia (LGA) | 7.9 mi | about 20 min |
| Newark (EWR) | 16.7 mi | about 29 min |
| JFK | 17.8 mi | about 32 min |
Drive times are estimates without traffic, checked Oct 29, 2026 (OSRM). Rush hour and weather add time.
| Route | Executive Sedan | Executive SUV | Luxury SUV | Luxury Sedan | Sprinters |
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| 10 Lincoln Center Plaza to LaGuardia Terminal B | $160 | $185 | $218 | $280 | Quote on request |
| 10 Lincoln Center Plaza to Newark Terminal B | $174 | $202 | $235 | $304 | Quote on request |
| 10 Lincoln Center Plaza to JFK Terminal 4 | $179 | $207 | $241 | $313 | Quote on request |
Example prices from our booking engine, October 2026. Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Your exact price is shown before you book.
Lincoln Center evenings
For a performance night, book a chauffeured Luxury Sedan or Luxury SUV through our luxury car service. David Geffen Hall is at 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, NY 10023. The New York Philharmonic says vehicle drop-offs for David Geffen Hall enter the Concourse level through the garage at 144 West 65th Street, and the Access-A-Ride stop is at 20 Lincoln Center Plaza, on Columbus Avenue between 63rd and 64th Streets. Lincoln Center Theater's garage entrance is on West 62nd Street, according to Lincoln Center Theater.
| Lincoln Center point | Location |
|---|---|
| David Geffen Hall | 10 Lincoln Center Plaza |
| Vehicle drop-off | Concourse level via the garage at 144 W 65th Street |
| Access-A-Ride stop | 20 Lincoln Center Plaza, Columbus Ave between 63rd and 64th |
| Lincoln Center Theater garage | Entrance on W 62nd Street |
Hourly service for a Lincoln Center evening
For dinner and a performance, hourly service keeps the car nearby, with a 3-hour minimum. The hourly rates below are our standard rates by vehicle class.
| Vehicle class | Hourly rate | Minimum booking |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | $110 per hour | 3 hours |
| Executive SUV | $130 per hour | 3 hours |
| Luxury SUV | $150 per hour | 3 hours |
| Luxury Sedan | $180 per hour | 3 hours |
| Executive Sprinter and Jet Sprinter | Quote on request | 3 hours |
Example prices from our booking engine, October 2026. Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Your exact price is shown before you book.
Call 888-887-0324 to ask about adding time once the evening has started. See hourly chauffeur service. If you only need to get to the performance, book a chauffeured ride each way.
Residential airport pickups
For a pickup at home, give the building number, the cross street and any doorman detail. Your chauffeur tracks the flight, with a 60-minute wait time after a domestic landing and a 90-minute wait time after an international landing. For JFK Terminals 5 and 7, take the free AirTrain to the Howard Beach car service lot to meet your car. See Upper West Side to JFK car service and Upper West Side to LaGuardia car service.
Congestion pricing
The Congestion Relief Zone covers Manhattan at or below 60th Street, so most of the Upper West Side is outside it. Trips into Midtown or downtown enter the zone, and black car trips there carry a $0.75 per-trip charge that is part of the all-in price, according to the MTA.
Before you book the trip
Before you book an Upper West Side trip, check four things: the pickup address and entrance, the passenger and bag count, the flight or train number, and the time you need to arrive. With those in hand, the booking takes a few minutes and the all-in price is shown before you book.
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Pickup address and entrance | The chauffeur goes to the exact door you name |
| Passengers and bags | Sets the vehicle class |
| Flight or train number | Lets us track an arrival |
| Arrival time | Sets the pickup time, with room for traffic |
| Child seats | $25 each, SUVs and Sprinters only |
Example prices from our booking engine, October 2026. Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Your exact price is shown before you book.
Match the vehicle to passengers and luggage.
Match the vehicle to your group and bags. An Executive Sedan seats 2 and a Luxury Sedan seats 3, for light luggage. Both SUV classes seat 6. Child seats go in SUVs and Sprinters, never in sedans. For larger Upper West Side groups, the Jet Sprinter seats 10 and the Executive Sprinter seats 13, quoted on request.
| Vehicle class | Passengers | Child seats ($25 each) | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | Up to 2 | Not available | One or two riders with light luggage |
| Luxury Sedan | Up to 3 | Not available | Clients and special nights for up to three |
| Executive SUV | Up to 6 | Available | Families, bags and small groups |
| Luxury SUV | Up to 6 | Available | Small groups who want the top SUV class |
| Executive Sprinter | Up to 13 | Available | Larger groups, quoted on request |
| Jet Sprinter | Up to 10 | Available | Groups who want the lounge cabin, quoted on request |
Example prices from our booking engine, October 2026. Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Your exact price is shown before you book.
From itinerary to pickup details.
Turn your itinerary into a pickup the chauffeur can find. Enter the address, date and time online, add the flight or train number, and write a short note with the entrance, the passenger name and a mobile number. The chauffeur receives the notes with the booking, and you see the all-in price before you book.
- Enter your Upper West Side pickup address, drop-off, date and time online.
- Choose the vehicle class for your group and bags.
- Add the flight or train number for arrivals.
- Add pickup notes: entrance, passenger name, mobile number.
- Review the all-in price and book.
Know what supports the reservation.
Every booking comes with the same written policies. Prices are all-in, with taxes, tolls and fees included and gratuity optional. Every regular pickup has a 15-minute grace period, after which waiting time applies; airport arrivals have a 60-minute wait time after a domestic landing and a 90-minute wait time after an international landing, with flight tracking included. Hourly service has a 3-hour minimum.
| Support | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price | All-in, shown before you book; gratuity optional |
| Waiting | 15-minute grace period on regular pickups; 60-minute wait time after a domestic landing; 90-minute wait time after an international landing |
| Flight tracking | Included |
| Child seats | $25 each in SUVs and Sprinters, not in sedans |
| Hourly service | 3-hour minimum |
| Contact | 888-887-0324, 24/7, or info@truenorthvip.com |
Example prices from our booking engine, October 2026. Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Your exact price is shown before you book.
See the wait time policy and the child seat policy.
Upper West Side and nearby connections.
Upper West Side trips often connect with other Manhattan neighborhoods and airport routes we also serve. These pages use the same online booking and the same all-in pricing, so you can plan a full trip in one place.
- Manhattan car service: rides from any Manhattan neighborhood
- Upper East Side car service: across Central Park
- Harlem car service: just north
- Upper West Side to JFK Car Service: door to terminal prices, drive times and pickup details
- Upper West Side to LaGuardia (LGA) Car Service: door to terminal prices, drive times and pickup details
- Upper West Side to Newark Airport (EWR) Car Service: door to terminal prices, drive times and pickup details, both directions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do cars drop off at Lincoln Center?
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For David Geffen Hall, the New York Philharmonic says vehicles enter the Concourse level through the garage at 144 West 65th Street. Give that address in your booking notes.
What is the address of David Geffen Hall?
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10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023. Use it as your drop-off address for New York Philharmonic performances.
Where is the Access-A-Ride stop at Lincoln Center?
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At 20 Lincoln Center Plaza, on Columbus Avenue between 63rd and 64th Streets, according to the New York Philharmonic. It is the stop for paratransit riders.
Is the Upper West Side in the congestion pricing zone?
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Mostly no. The zone covers Manhattan at or below 60th Street, and Lincoln Center sits just north of it. Trips into the zone include the per-trip charge in the all-in price.
How long is the drive from Lincoln Center to JFK?
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About 32 minutes without traffic for 17.8 miles. The example fare to JFK Terminal 4 starts at $179 in an Executive Sedan.
How long is the drive from Lincoln Center to LaGuardia?
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About 20 minutes without traffic for 7.9 miles. The example fare to LaGuardia Terminal B starts at $160.
How long is the drive from Lincoln Center to Newark Airport?
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About 29 minutes without traffic for 16.7 miles. The example fare to Newark Terminal B starts at $174.
Can I keep the car during a performance?
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Yes, with hourly service, which has a 3-hour minimum and starts at $110 per hour for an Executive Sedan. The car waits nearby.
Are child seats available?
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Yes, at $25 each in SUVs and Sprinters. Sedans do not take child seats.
How many people fit in an SUV?
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Both SUV classes seat 6. For larger groups, Sprinters seat 10 or 13 and are quoted on request.
Does booking early help on busy dates?
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Yes. Booking early gives you the widest choice of vehicles. You can book online at any time or call 888-887-0324.
Continue planning your trip.
Next steps for an Upper West Side trip: book the ride online, add the flight number or performance time, and save 888-887-0324 for changes. For a round trip, book the return pickup now so both rides are set. For airport details, see the Upper West Side route pages.
Share the itinerary and choose the right vehicle.
Enter your Upper West Side pickup, drop-off and time, choose a vehicle and see the all-in price. Book now or call 888-887-0324, 24/7. You can also email info@truenorthvip.com.