TRUE NORTH VIP

Upper East Side Car Service

Updated Nov 9, 2026

Upper East Side car service connects local homes, hotels, museums and hospitals with JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. True North VIP is a chauffeured car service based in New York City, serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, Westchester, New Jersey and Connecticut. From $154, The Met to LGA Terminal B; request online or call 888-887-0324.

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At a glance

Trip detailUpper East Side service information
Airport routesJFK, LaGuardia and Newark, with five named route examples below
Observed drive referencesFrom The Met: about 41 minutes to JFK Terminal 4, 30 minutes to LGA Terminal B, and 44 minutes to Newark Terminal C; traffic varies
Airport meeting pointThe airport's assigned car service pickup point for your terminal
Vehicle classesExecutive Sedan up to 2, Luxury Sedan up to 3, SUVs up to 6, Executive Sprinter 13, Jet Sprinter 10
Local destinationsMuseum Mile, hospitals, homes, hotels and offices
Booking helpRequest online 24/7 or call 888-887-0324, answered 24/7
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What this page helps you reserve

True North VIP provides airport, museum, hospital, hotel, office and home trips across the Upper East Side. Choose a point-to-point ride for one destination or hourly service for several stops. For travel across the borough, explore our Manhattan car service page.

Book Upper East Side car service by trip type, vehicle class, timing, and support level

Start with the destination, pickup time, passenger count and bags. Add each planned stop in travel order, then choose a vehicle class and meeting point. The route table below gives five named UES airport trips with prices, while the sections that follow cover museums, hospitals and return rides.

Upper East Side Car Service use case

For an airport ride, enter the pickup address and terminal. For an appointment, include the specific building or department and arrival time. For a museum visit, choose a direct ride, a separate return trip or hourly service for several stops.

Quote factors

True North VIP pricing is distance-based. Route, date, vehicle, stops and requested options affect the total.

Vehicle class decision

Count passengers and bags together when you choose a class. Passenger capacity and luggage space are different, so include the bag count with the trip details. Sprinters require a quote with the full route and luggage information.

Operational proof

Before sending your request, review the pickup and destination addresses, date, time, vehicle class, stops and requested options. Update any address or pickup detail that changes so the chauffeur has the right instructions.

What the quote should clarify

Include the building entrance and cross street, airport and terminal or venue, passenger and bag counts, requested vehicle, and any stops or child seats. Select one-way, return, hourly or multi-stop service to match the trip.

Airport route examples

The examples below pair named Upper East Side origins with airport terminals. Compare Upper East Side to JFK car service and Upper East Side to LaGuardia car service for those airport legs. For broader airport planning, see NYC airport car service.

RouteMilesExecutive SedanExecutive SUVLuxury SUVLuxury Sedan
The Met, 1000 Fifth Avenue to JFK Terminal 419.2$179$208$241$313
The Met to LGA Terminal B9.0$154$177$209$268
The Met to EWR Terminal B18.8$178$206$241$311
Lenox Hill Hospital to JFK Terminal 418.7$177$206$240$311
Hospital for Special Surgery to LGA Terminal B10.3$156$180$212$273

Example prices from our booking engine, October 2026. Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Your exact price is shown before you book.

Plan your Upper East Side reservation

Give the chauffeur the official destination address, relevant entrance and time you will be ready. Museum and hospital curbs follow posted loading rules, so choose a usable passenger pickup point. Book a return leg separately with its address and time, especially when your visit may finish later. For a museum evening or dinner out, request a luxury car for the evening, in the Luxury Sedan or Luxury SUV class.

Museum Mile outings

Use each museum's official visitor address and select a permitted passenger-loading point nearby. Have your party ready before the chauffeur arrives; NYC DOT distinguishes active loading from waiting. The addresses below identify the destination for your Museum Mile trip.

MuseumOfficial visitor address
The Metropolitan Museum of Art1000 Fifth Avenue
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum1071 Fifth Avenue at East 88th Street
Neue Galerie1048 Fifth Avenue at East 86th Street
Cooper Hewitt2 East 91st Street, between Fifth and Madison Avenues

NYC DOT allows active passenger loading where signs permit it. No-standing signs prohibit waiting, and no-stopping signs prohibit passenger loading. Choose a legal curb location and have the passenger ready.

Family airport departures

At LaGuardia, car service pickups for Terminal B are on Level 2 of the Terminal B parking garage, and Terminal C pickups are in the arrivals inner lane. Terminal A has had no airline flights since May 2026. At Newark Terminal C, your chauffeur meets you at the arrivals curb or in the Terminal C Garage, Level 3. At Newark Terminals A and B, use the arrivals curb assigned to prearranged cars. At JFK Terminals 5 and 7, take the free AirTrain to the Howard Beach car service lot, where your chauffeur meets you. Airline flight tracking is included; add the airline and flight number when you request the ride.

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. Add the $25 meet and greet for an inside-terminal meeting with a name sign and luggage help. A dedicated greeter costs $150.

Appointments and private schedules

Use the building or department listed for the appointment and follow posted loading signs. For several appointments in one day, reserve a private driver in NYC for the whole schedule. The official addresses below distinguish entrances and campuses, including facilities with separate inpatient, outpatient and pediatric locations.

Hospital or serviceOfficial addressPublished patient drop-off information
Hospital for Special Surgery535 East 70th StreetPatients may be let off in the driveway outside the main lobby.
Lenox Hill Hospital100 East 77th StreetThe official address is listed; the hospital does not publish a universal chauffeur waiting bay.
NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell525 East 68th StreetThe patient guide identifies the main entrance circle off York Avenue at East 68th Street.
Memorial Sloan Kettering, main inpatient1275 York AvenueUse the address that matches the appointment type.
Memorial Sloan Kettering, outpatient or urgent care425 East 67th StreetUse the address that matches the appointment type.
Memorial Sloan Kettering, pediatric day hospital444 East 68th StreetUse the address that matches the appointment type.

Your return is its own leg

Enter the return address and pickup time as a separate leg. For an appointment or event with a variable finish, choose hourly service or call 888-887-0324 to discuss a schedule change. Ask about extra time when you book.

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Before the trip

Set your departure from the exact pickup address and your airport terminal or appointment entrance. Check current road conditions and leave time for traffic, airport procedures and appointment check-in. For terminal pickup details, read JFK car service information and follow the airport's current instructions.

Timing and traffic

The Met drive references are single Google Maps leave-now observations checked October 28, 2026, not typical trip times. Check live conditions before leaving.

Optional extras and special requirements

Child seats cost $25 each in Executive SUVs, Luxury SUVs, Executive Sprinters and Jet Sprinters; sedans do not take child seats. Request them with the child's details and vehicle choice. Hourly service has a 3-hour minimum: Executive Sedan $110 per hour, Executive SUV $130, Luxury SUV $150 and Luxury Sedan $180. See hourly chauffeur service in NYC and the child seat policy.

Corporate and arranger contacts

An assistant or family member can arrange the ride. Include the passenger's name and reachable phone number so the chauffeur can coordinate pickup. Call 888-887-0324 for help with trip details.

Match the vehicle to passengers and luggage

Choose among six chauffeured classes: Executive Sedan, Luxury Sedan, Executive SUV, Luxury SUV, Executive Sprinter and Jet Sprinter. The table gives passenger limits for each class. Include the full bag count when you request a ride, then choose the vehicle that fits the party and luggage.

Vehicle classPassenger capacity
Executive SedanUp to 2
Luxury SedanUp to 3
Executive SUVUp to 6
Luxury SUVUp to 6
Executive SprinterUp to 13
Jet SprinterUp to 10

Sedan

Choose an Executive or Luxury Sedan when that class fits the passengers and luggage. List the bags with the passenger count when requesting the ride.

SUV

Choose an Executive or Luxury SUV based on the passenger and luggage count. Include any child seats in your request.

Sprinter

Request a Sprinter with the full route and luggage count. Executive Sprinters carry up to 13 passengers; Jet Sprinters carry up to 10. Sprinter fares are quoted on request.

From itinerary to pickup details

A complete ride request gives your chauffeur one clear plan from pickup through arrival. Choose a local pickup point or airport meeting option, then review the route details and price before you submit. The steps below cover address entry, trip review and where to meet.

Enter the full itinerary

Add the pickup, destination, date, time, travelers, bags and requested options. For multiple stops, enter every address in travel order so the route includes the full day.

Review your options

Check the vehicle class, route, stops and requested options before sending the ride request. The price and trip details appear for review before you book.

Choose where to meet

For a building pickup, give the entrance and cross street. At museums and hospitals, use a permitted passenger-loading point. At airports, use the airport's assigned car service pickup point or request the inside-terminal meet and greet.

Know what supports the reservation

When a relative or assistant arranges the ride, include the passenger's name and reachable phone number so the chauffeur can coordinate pickup. A hotel or apartment doorman does not place the request for you. Use contact information for help with a trip detail.

Upper East Side and nearby connections

Most Upper East Side addresses north of 60th Street are outside the Congestion Relief Zone. A trip that enters the zone is assessed by its route. The rates below distinguish eligible black-car trips, high-volume for-hire vehicles and New York State-only travel through Manhattan.

The MTA's per-trip charge is $0.75 for eligible black-car or taxi trips and $1.50 for high-volume for-hire vehicles. The $2.75 New York congestion surcharge applies to black-car trips wholly within New York State through Manhattan south of 96th Street, not trips to or from New Jersey. Tolls at the Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel and George Washington Bridge are collected only in the New York-bound direction, and any toll on your route is included in the all-in price.

Frequently asked questions

These answers cover common questions about airport prices and drive times, museum trips, hospital access, child seats and booking. Use the named origin and destination when comparing a fare or meeting point. The route table gives the five listed airport examples; request your own trip with its exact addresses.

What is a good car service on the Upper East Side for airport rides?

True North VIP provides private airport rides from Upper East Side homes, hotels and appointments to JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. Choose the pickup address and airport, then select a vehicle class and meeting option for the trip.

How much is a car service from the Upper East Side to JFK?

The Met to JFK Terminal 4 is $179 in an Executive Sedan, $208 in an Executive SUV, $241 in a Luxury SUV and $313 in a Luxury Sedan; the Lenox Hill example starts at $177. Enter your own origin for its route price.

Is the Upper East Side inside the congestion pricing zone?

Most Upper East Side addresses north of 60th Street are outside the zone, while a trip that enters it is assessed by route. The MTA's per-trip charge is $0.75 for eligible black-car or taxi trips and $1.50 for high-volume for-hire vehicles.

How long is the drive from the Upper East Side to LaGuardia?

The Met to LaGuardia Terminal B was about 30 minutes over 8.5 miles in the October 28, 2026 Google Maps observation. Check live traffic for your departure and leave extra time for airport procedures.

Where can a car drop off patients at HSS or Lenox Hill?

Hospital for Special Surgery permits patient drop-off in the driveway outside the main lobby. Lenox Hill's official address is 100 East 77th Street; use an active-loading location, since the hospital publishes no universal chauffeur waiting bay.

What car service can take me to The Met and pick me up after?

True North VIP can take you to The Met or another Museum Mile address by point-to-point ride or hourly service. The Met's visitor address is 1000 Fifth Avenue; choose an active-loading point for the return pickup.

Can I request child seats or a larger vehicle for a UES airport trip?

Yes. Child seats cost $25 each in SUVs and Sprinters, not sedans. Include the seat count, passenger count and luggage when choosing a vehicle.

Does a doorman arrange the chauffeur automatically?

No. Request the ride directly and include the building entrance, passenger name and pickup time. Call 888-887-0324 if the pickup plan changes.

Is airport meet and greet included automatically?

No, the $25 meet and greet is optional and includes an inside-terminal meeting, name sign and luggage help; without it, meet at the airport's assigned car service pickup point for your terminal.

Can I reserve hourly service or extra stops?

Yes. Hourly service has a 3-hour minimum, with rates of $110 per hour for Executive Sedan, $130 for Executive SUV, $150 for Luxury SUV and $180 for Luxury Sedan. Add planned stops before requesting the ride; Sprinters are quoted on request.

What does advance booking establish about availability or arrival time?

Send your requested pickup time when you arrange the ride; the drive examples are single observations and traffic changes. Allow time for airport procedures and appointment check-in.

Continue planning your trip

Choose the page that fits your next leg. Read the best Manhattan car service guide for neighborhood context, and use the linked JFK and LaGuardia pages for airport route details. The UES fare examples above pair specific local origins with specific terminals.

Share the itinerary and choose the right vehicle

To request Upper East Side car service, provide the pickup and destination, date, time, passenger and bag counts, stops and requested options. Request online or call 888-887-0324. Keep the passenger reachable so the chauffeur can coordinate pickup. Share the exact terminal for airport trips.

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