Lyft
Starts at
$5.35The Low Cost Lyft
Starts at
$5.35Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Edison to Newark Liberty International Airport | $28-$50 |
Edison to La Guardia Airport | $74-$120 |
Edison to John F Kennedy International Airport | $85-$120 |
Edison to Colonia | $12-$15 |
Edison to Piscataway | $12-$15 |
Edison to Society Hill | $12-$15 |
Edison to New York | $80-$90 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Minimum Fare | $5.35 |
Base Fare | $1.21 |
Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $1.06 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.18 |
Lyft XL
Starts at
$6.00Economy Cars for Large Groups
Starts at
$6.00Extra Spacious
Economy
Extra Trunk Space
Door to Door Service
Seats 6
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Edison to Newark Liberty International Airport | $40-$60 |
Edison to La Guardia Airport | $90-$142 |
Edison to John F Kennedy International Airport | $105-$160 |
Edison to Piscataway | $15-$18 |
Edison to Colonia | $16-$19 |
Edison to Society Hill | $17-$20 |
Edison to New York | $105-$118 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Minimum Fare | $6.00 |
Base Fare | $1.50 |
Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $1.30 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.33 |
Uber UBERX
Starts at
$7.72Economy Personal Ride
Starts at
$7.72Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Edison to Newark Liberty International Airport | $34-$57 |
Edison to La Guardia Airport | $90-$147 |
Edison to John F Kennedy International Airport | $95-$133 |
Edison to Colonia | $16-$18 |
Edison to Piscataway | $17-$18 |
Edison to Society Hill | $18-$20 |
Edison to New York | $94-$103 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Safe Ride Fee | $2.35 |
Minimum Fare | $7.72 |
Base Fare | $1.26 |
Cancellation Fee | $5.50 |
Cost Per Mile | $0.96 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.25 |
Uber Green
Starts at
$7.72Emission-free, affordable, everyday ride
Starts at
$7.72Economy
Seats 3
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Edison to Newark Liberty International Airport | $34-$57 |
Edison to La Guardia Airport | $93-$139 |
Edison to John F Kennedy International Airport | $97-$133 |
Edison to Colonia | $16-$18 |
Edison to Piscataway | $17-$18 |
Edison to Society Hill | $18-$20 |
Edison to New York | $94-$103 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Safe Ride Fee | $2.35 |
Minimum Fare | $7.72 |
Base Fare | $1.26 |
Cancellation Fee | $5.50 |
Cost Per Mile | $0.96 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.25 |
Uber Pet
Starts at
$7.72Economy Personal Ride
Starts at
$7.72Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Edison to Newark Liberty International Airport | $39-$63 |
Edison to La Guardia Airport | $95-$152 |
Edison to John F Kennedy International Airport | $100-$139 |
Edison to Colonia | $21-$24 |
Edison to Piscataway | $22-$24 |
Edison to Society Hill | $23-$25 |
Edison to New York | $99-$108 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Safe Ride Fee | $2.35 |
Minimum Fare | $7.72 |
Base Fare | $1.26 |
Cancellation Fee | $5.50 |
Cost Per Mile | $0.96 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.25 |
Lyft Lux
Starts at
$7.75Luxury Premium Cars
Starts at
$7.75Extra Spacious
Luxury
Top Rates Drivers
Extra Trunk Space
Luggage Assistance
Door to Door Service
Quiet Ride
Seats 4
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Edison to Newark Liberty International Airport | $50-$70 |
Edison to La Guardia Airport | $120-$160 |
Edison to John F Kennedy International Airport | $120-$160 |
Edison to Colonia | $18-$21 |
Edison to Piscataway | $18-$22 |
Edison to Society Hill | $19-$23 |
Edison to New York | $119-$133 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Minimum Fare | $7.75 |
Base Fare | $1.95 |
Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $2.04 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.23 |
UberXL
Starts at
$8.60Low Cost Ride for Large Groups
Starts at
$8.60Extra Spacious
Economy
Extra Trunk Space
Door to Door Service
Seats 6
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Edison to Newark Liberty International Airport | $47-$76 |
Edison to La Guardia Airport | $106-$182 |
Edison to John F Kennedy International Airport | $107-$162 |
Edison to Colonia | $20-$22 |
Edison to Piscataway | $20-$22 |
Edison to Society Hill | $23-$25 |
Edison to New York | $111-$123 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Safe Ride Fee | $2.60 |
Minimum Fare | $8.60 |
Base Fare | $1.50 |
Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $1.30 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.33 |
Uber Connect
Starts at
$9.35On-demand package delivery
Starts at
$9.35Economy
Door to Door Service
Seats 0
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Edison to Newark Liberty International Airport | $21-$43 |
Edison to La Guardia Airport | $73-$122 |
Edison to John F Kennedy International Airport | $78-$111 |
Edison to Piscataway | $11-$13 |
Edison to Colonia | $12-$13 |
Edison to Society Hill | $12-$14 |
Edison to New York | $77-$85 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Safe Ride Fee | $1.52 |
Minimum Fare | $9.35 |
Base Fare | $3.12 |
Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $1.31 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.22 |
Uber Comfort
Starts at
$10.81Extra Leg Room Vehicle
Starts at
$10.81Extra Spacious
Door to Door Service
Seats 4
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Edison to Newark Liberty International Airport | $46-$74 |
Edison to La Guardia Airport | $104-$179 |
Edison to John F Kennedy International Airport | $105-$158 |
Edison to Colonia | $20-$22 |
Edison to Piscataway | $20-$22 |
Edison to Society Hill | $23-$25 |
Edison to New York | $109-$120 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Safe Ride Fee | $3.06 |
Minimum Fare | $10.81 |
Base Fare | $1.89 |
Cancellation Fee | $5.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $1.10 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.34 |
Lyft Lux Black
Starts at
$15.00Luxury Black Cars
Starts at
$15.00Extra Spacious
Luxury
Top Rates Drivers
Extra Trunk Space
Luggage Assistance
Door to Door Service
Quiet Ride
Seats 4
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Edison to Newark Liberty International Airport | $100-$120 |
Edison to La Guardia Airport | $210-$285 |
Edison to John F Kennedy International Airport | $220-$285 |
Edison to Colonia | $36-$41 |
Edison to Piscataway | $37-$42 |
Edison to Society Hill | $38-$45 |
Edison to New York | $205-$227 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Minimum Fare | $15.00 |
Base Fare | $7.00 |
Cancellation Fee | $10.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $3.81 |
Cost Per Minute | $0.65 |
Uber Black
Starts at
$15.75Luxury Black Car Service
Starts at
$15.75Luxury
Top Rates Drivers
Luggage Assistance
Door to Door Service
Quiet Ride
Seats 4
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Edison to Newark Liberty International Airport | $86-$149 |
Edison to La Guardia Airport | $199-$340 |
Edison to John F Kennedy International Airport | $199-$340 |
Edison to Piscataway | $42-$46 |
Edison to Colonia | $44-$48 |
Edison to Society Hill | $46-$51 |
Edison to New York | $219-$241 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Minimum Fare | $15.75 |
Base Fare | $7.75 |
Cancellation Fee | $10.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $2.19 |
Cost Per Minute | $1.35 |
Lyft Lux Black XL
Starts at
$25.75Luxury Black Cars for Large Groups
Starts at
$25.75Extra Spacious
Luxury
Top Rates Drivers
Extra Trunk Space
Luggage Assistance
Door to Door Service
Seats 6
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Edison to Newark Liberty International Airport | $105-$140 |
Edison to John F Kennedy International Airport | $235-$320 |
Edison to La Guardia Airport | $235-$320 |
Edison to Piscataway | $48-$54 |
Edison to Colonia | $48-$55 |
Edison to Society Hill | $50-$58 |
Edison to New York | $234-$258 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Minimum Fare | $25.75 |
Base Fare | $14.75 |
Cancellation Fee | $10.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $2.92 |
Cost Per Minute | $1.42 |
Uber Black SUV
Starts at
$25.75Luxury Black Sport Utility Vehicle Service
Starts at
$25.75Extra Spacious
Luxury
SUV
Top Rates Drivers
Extra Trunk Space
Luggage Assistance
Door to Door Service
Quiet Ride
Seats 6
Route | Fare Estimate* |
Edison to Newark Liberty International Airport | $106-$178 |
Edison to La Guardia Airport | $230-$397 |
Edison to John F Kennedy International Airport | $231-$390 |
Edison to Piscataway | $54-$60 |
Edison to Colonia | $55-$60 |
Edison to Society Hill | $60-$66 |
Edison to New York | $253-$278 |
*Actual rates depend on the time of day, traffic conditions, and demand
Service | Price |
Minimum Fare | $25.75 |
Base Fare | $14.75 |
Cancellation Fee | $10.00 |
Cost Per Mile | $2.92 |
Cost Per Minute | $1.42 |
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Average Fare Estimate
(Within City Limits)The cheapest service in Edison is Lyft, which is 15.17% cheaper than Uber, on average. Data is based on a large sample of fare estimates within Edison.Estimated Airport Fares
(From City Center)The cheapest trip from the center of Edison to a nearby airport is Lyft to Newark Liberty International Airport at an average of $35.00Fares by Day of Week
(Within City Limits) The cheapest day for Uber rides is on Saturday, while the most expensive day is on Wednesday. Similarly, the cheapest day to use Lyft is on Saturday, while the most expensive day to use the service is on Wednesday.Average Price by Hour
The cheapest time for Lyft in Edison is around 2PM at $11.28, and the most expensive time is around 4AM at $24.91. The cheapest time for Uber is around 8PM at $13.56, and the most expensive time is around 4AM at $22.64.Average Uber Fare By Service
(Within City Limits)Average Lyft Fare By Service
(Within City Limits)Uber is available and running in Edison, NJ. There are 8 levels of Uber service in Edison, NJ, which are Black, Black SUV, Comfort, Connect, Uber Green, Uber Pet, UberX and UberXL.
Lyft is available and running in Edison, NJ. There are 5 levels of Lyft service in Edison, NJ, which are Lux, Luxsuv, Plus, Premier and Standard.
Assume you are taking a ride in Edison, NJ to Newark Liberty International Airport, which is 15.1 miles and takes 45 minutes. Lyft standard would be more expensive than UberX. The estimated cost of the Lyft ride is $28.17 compared to an estimated $27.01 with UberX. The cost of the Lyft ride is 4% more. The minimum fare for Uber in Edison is $7.72, and the minimum fare for Lyft in Edison is $5.35.
The cost per mile for UberX is $0.96. The cost per mile for Uber Green is $0.96. The cost per mile for Uber Pet is $0.96. The cost per mile for Lyft Standard is $1.06. The cost per mile for Uber Comfort is $1.10. The cost per mile for Lyft Plus is $1.30. The cost per mile for UberXL is $1.30. The cost per mile for Uber Connect is $1.31. The cost per mile for Lyft Premier is $2.04. The cost per mile for Uber Black is $2.19. The cost per mile for Lyft Luxsuv is $2.92. The cost per mile for Uber Black SUV is $2.92. The cost per mile for Lyft Lux is $3.81.
Both Uber and Lyft are very similar in Edison and in many cases indistinguishable from each other. Uber has more services than Lyft in Edison, NJ, with a total of 8 compared to the 5 offered by Lyft.
While there certainly are risks to riding in a vehicle driven by a stranger, the vast majority of Uber and Lyft rides in Edison are safe. Both Uber and Lyft perform criminal background checks on drivers and have minimum requirements for vehicles. Both services utilize technology to determine if vehicles are driving off course, and allow you to share your ride location in real-time with a friend or family member. Both services have features within the app to immediately request help and will notify police in the Edison area if necessary.
Uber and Lyft are currently not illegal in Edison, NJ.
Tipping is optional. Consider that most drivers in the Edison area are earning a modest income from driving, and margins continue to shrink when the cost of gas, insurance, parts, and vehicles increases in price. Tip drivers that provide a level of service that meets or exceeds your expectations. Most tips fall within the 10%-20% range of the cost of the trip.
Uber Pet is available in Edison, NJ, which is a pet-friendly ride service for an additional fee. For other service options in Edison, NJ, drivers are allowed to refuse riders that include non-service dogs or cats. Service dogs are always permitted to ride with owners. For more information read the full FAQ.
Uber Car Seat is currently unavailable in Edison, NJ. Lyft does not have a car seat option in Edison, NJ. For more information read the full FAQ.
Uber does not offer phone support for riders in Edison, NJ. Only drivers can contact the Uber helpline at (800) 593-7069. For emergencies, contact 800-353-UBER. You can also click on 'help' within the app to send a message, or by filling out the contact form at https://help.uber.com.
Lyft does not offer phone support for riders in Edison, NJ. Only drivers can contact Lyft 24/7, by clicking on the phone icon within the driver app or dialing (888) 981-5226. Riders may contact Lyft by clicking help within the app, or by filling out the contact form at https://help.lyft.com.
For those looking to explore, learn more about the cities nearest to Edison here, including sights to see, popular destinations, and city information. Once you know where to go, you can also view fare estimates, rates, and transportation options to find out how to get there.
Need a ride to or from the airport? Compare costs for rideshare and taxis in these Edison area airports below! You can also see FAQs and, for arrivals here, some popular routes to travel once you touch down.
If you’re trying to choose locations to visit nearby, check out these routes and cities to visit around Edison. There’s a range of prices for every service, so you can make sure to choose the cheapest option, as well as some basic information about the trip like the distance and duration of the ride.
To really get a feel for Edison’s flavor, try experiencing a new neighborhood—you never know what you might find with attractions like art, natural beauty, or local history and culture, as well as built tourist attractions like zoos or theme parks.
Both too many and too few options can make trip planning hard! If you’re struggling with things to do or places to go, here’s a list of popular destinations in Edison based on ride pick-up and drop-offs.
Edison, New Jersey is an incorporated American city in Middlesex County. Edison is in the America/New_York time zone. The population of Edison is 100,447. The population density is 1,290 people per square mile. The median age is 39.6. The percentage of females in Edison is 50%, and the percentage of males is 50% The average home value is $390,874. The median household income is $103,076. The median rent is $1,528. The home ownership rate is 61.6%. The average family size is 3.3 people. The percentage of the population that is married is 61%. The unemployment rate in is 5.1%. The percentage of the population that is working or looking for work is 65.6%. The percentage of the population that is college educated or above is 55.5%. The racial composition of Edison is: 35.3% Caucasion, 8.2% African American, 48.7% Asian, 0.3% Native American, 0.1%, Pacific Islander, 3.5% Multiracial, 4% Other.
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