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Upper West Side Car Service — Lincoln Center & Riverside Park

Professional chauffeur service across Manhattan's Upper West Side — from Lincoln Center performances and Central Park West museums to Riverside Drive residences and the Broadway corridor. Vetted chauffeurs, flat-rate pricing, and the expertise to navigate the UWS's unique cultural calendar.

Lincoln Center · AMNH · Central Park West · Riverside Park · No surge pricing · 24/7 service

Upper West Side Car Service: Complete Coverage

The Upper West Side stretches along Manhattan's western edge, bounded by Central Park to the east and the Hudson River to the west, running from W 59th Street (Columbus Circle) north to approximately W 110th Street (Cathedral Parkway). This culturally rich neighborhood is anchored by Lincoln Center — the world's largest performing arts campus — which draws millions of visitors annually to the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Ballet, New York Philharmonic, and Lincoln Center Theater.

The American Museum of Natural History at 200 Central Park West is the neighborhood's other landmark institution, attracting families and school groups throughout the year. Riverside Park lines the Hudson River from W 72nd Street to W 153rd Street, offering green space, the 79th Street Boat Basin, and running paths. The Broadway corridor from Columbus Circle to W 110th connects the UWS's retail and dining scene, anchored by institutions like Zabar's at W 80th Street and the Beacon Theatre at W 74th.

True North VIP provides professional car service across the entire Upper West Side — airport transfers, Lincoln Center performance coordination, hourly charters for errands and appointments, event transportation, and family rides with child seats. Every trip comes with vetted chauffeurs who know the UWS's one-way grid, Central Park traverse timing, and Riverside Drive residential protocols.

UWS Neighborhoods We Cover

From Columbus Circle to Cathedral Parkway, from the Hudson River waterfront to the Central Park border — comprehensive coverage across every block of the Upper West Side.

Lincoln Square / Lincoln Center

W 59th to W 70th, Broadway to Amsterdam

  • Lincoln CenterMetropolitan Opera, David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center Theater, Juilliard School
  • Columbus CircleTime Warner Center, Whole Foods, Mandarin Oriental, Central Park entrance
  • Key challengePost-performance congestion on Columbus Ave and Broadway — our chauffeurs pre-position on side streets

Central Park West Museum Corridor

CPW from W 70th to W 96th

  • AMNHAmerican Museum of Natural History at W 79th, Rose Center planetarium
  • New-York Historical SocietyW 77th Street, cultural events and galas
  • ResidentialPre-war co-ops on Central Park West, doorman buildings with strict pickup protocols

Riverside Drive / Hudson Side

Riverside Dr from W 72nd to W 153rd

  • Riverside Park79th Street Boat Basin, Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, tennis courts, running paths
  • Residential towersTrump Place, Riverside Boulevard development, classic brownstones
  • Key advantageHenry Hudson Parkway on-ramps at W 79th and W 96th for fast airport access

Broadway Corridor

Broadway from W 65th to W 110th

  • Beacon Theatre2124 Broadway at W 74th, concerts and comedy shows
  • Retail & diningZabar's, Citarella, Fairway, restaurant row on Amsterdam and Columbus
  • Transit hubs72nd St, 79th St, 86th St, 96th St subway stations (1/2/3, B/C lines)

Top UWS Destinations We Serve

The Upper West Side's cultural institutions, performance venues, and neighborhood landmarks are all within our service area.

Lincoln Center Theater

150 W 65th Street

Metropolitan Opera, David Geffen Hall, Vivian Beaumont Theater. Pre-show drop-off on W 65th, post-show pickup on Columbus Avenue.

American Museum of Natural History

200 Central Park West

Main entrance at W 79th. Rose Center planetarium. Family-friendly pickups with stroller and child seat support.

Riverside Park

W 72nd to W 153rd along Hudson

79th Street Boat Basin, Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Cherry Walk. Pickup at any park entrance along Riverside Drive.

Beacon Theatre

2124 Broadway (W 74th St)

Major concert and comedy venue. Post-show pickup on W 74th or W 75th side streets to avoid Broadway congestion.

Zabar's / Broadway Corridor

2245 Broadway (W 80th St)

Iconic UWS shopping and dining strip. Hourly chauffeur ideal for multi-stop grocery, retail, and restaurant visits.

Columbus Circle

W 59th St & Broadway

Time Warner Center, Whole Foods, Central Park entrance. Gateway to both the Upper West Side and Midtown.

UWS Airport Transfers — LaGuardia Is Your Fastest Option

The Upper West Side's location on Manhattan's west side provides direct Henry Hudson Parkway access, making LaGuardia especially fast. We serve all three major airports with flat-rate pricing and flight monitoring.

Fastest airport — 25-35 min typical

  • Route: Henry Hudson Pkwy → Triborough Bridge → Grand Central Pkwy
  • Lincoln Center area: 25-30 min
  • W 86th & Broadway: 25-35 min
  • W 96th & Riverside: 25-35 min

Via Triborough or Battery Tunnel — 45-65 min

  • Route A: Henry Hudson → Triborough → Van Wyck Expressway
  • Route B: West Side Hwy → Battery Tunnel → Belt Pkwy
  • Early morning (4-6 AM): as fast as 40 min

Via Lincoln Tunnel — 45-70 min

  • Route: West Side Hwy south → Lincoln Tunnel → NJ Turnpike
  • NJ surcharge ($20) applies
  • Often competitive with JFK timing from UWS

Every airport transfer includes: Real-time flight monitoring, automatic delay adjustments, meet-and-greet option at baggage claim, luggage assistance, and flat-rate pricing locked at booking — no surge regardless of weather, traffic, or demand. Learn more about our airport service.

Performance & Event Night Service

The Upper West Side revolves around Lincoln Center's cultural calendar. Our chauffeurs are trained in the specific logistics of performance-night transportation — timing, positioning, and post-show routing.

Pre-Show Timing

Most Lincoln Center performances begin at 7:30 or 8:00 PM. We schedule arrival 30-45 minutes before curtain, dropping you at the W 65th Street plaza entrance so you have time for the lobby and your seat.

Post-Show Pickup

Performances typically end between 10:00 and 11:00 PM. Your chauffeur positions on Columbus Avenue or W 65th before the final curtain. Text confirmation when you exit — no waiting, no searching for your car.

Beacon Theatre Shows

Concerts and comedy at 2124 Broadway typically end between 10:30 PM and midnight. We pick up on W 74th or W 75th side streets — avoiding the Broadway pedestrian bottleneck that follows sell-out shows.

Group Nights Out

Dinner before the show, performance, nightcap after. Our hourly chauffeur handles the full evening itinerary so your group never worries about parking, hailing cabs, or splitting rideshares.

Gala & Benefit Evenings

Lincoln Center galas, AMNH benefit dinners, and New-York Historical Society receptions demand a polished arrival. Our luxury sedans and SUVs match the occasion.

No Surge, Ever

Rideshare surge pricing spikes after Lincoln Center performances when thousands exit simultaneously. Our flat-rate pricing is locked at booking — the same cost whether you leave during a weekday matinee or a sold-out Saturday night gala.

Family & Group Rides on the Upper West Side

The UWS is one of Manhattan's most family-oriented neighborhoods. Our service is built for the strollers, museum trips, and group outings that define Upper West Side life.

Child Seats & Strollers

Rear-facing, forward-facing, and booster seats available at $25 each. Our SUVs accommodate folded strollers in the cargo area. Request child seats at booking and they arrive pre-installed. Popular for AMNH visits, Riverside Park outings, and pediatric appointments on the UWS.

Museum & Cultural Trips

AMNH, New-York Historical Society, Children's Museum of Manhattan. We time pickups to avoid the 2:30-3:30 PM school-bus rush on Central Park West and coordinate with museum exit schedules so your family never waits curbside.

Lincoln Center Group Nights

Coordinating a group for the opera, ballet, or philharmonic? Our vehicles seat up to 6 passengers, or book multiple cars for larger parties. Dinner drop-off, performance pickup, and post-show return — one seamless itinerary. View our fleet.

Wedding & Celebration Transport

UWS ceremony venues, Riverside Park photo sessions, Central Park wedding locations at Bethesda Terrace. We handle couple transport, guest coordination, and multi-stop logistics. View wedding services.

How It Works

1

Enter Your Details

Provide your UWS pickup address, destination, date/time, and passenger count. Get an instant flat-rate quote — no surge pricing, no hidden fees.

2

Choose Your Vehicle

Select from executive sedan, luxury sedan, luxury SUV, or executive SUV. Need child seats or extra cargo space? Note it at booking. Explore our fleet.

3

Confirmation & Updates

Receive booking confirmation with chauffeur details 24 hours before your ride. Real-time text updates on chauffeur arrival and positioning.

4

Ride in Comfort

Your vetted chauffeur arrives at your UWS address, handles all logistics — doorman coordination, luggage, Central Park traverse selection — and delivers you to your destination.

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Prefer to speak with someone? Call +1 (347) 321-9929

Service Policies

Flat-Rate Pricing

All quotes are all-inclusive: base fare, applicable tolls, and gratuity. No surge pricing regardless of time, weather, or UWS event demand. The price you see at booking is the price you pay.

Free Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before your scheduled pickup at no charge. For same-day cancellations, a cancellation fee may apply. Lincoln Center performance bookings follow the same policy.

Flight Monitoring

For airport transfers, we track your flight in real time. If your arrival into JFK, LGA, or EWR is delayed, your chauffeur adjusts automatically — no rebooking needed and no extra charge.

Child Seats

Rear-facing, forward-facing, and booster seats available at $25 each. Request at booking for pre-installation. New York State law requires car seats for children under 8.

Wait Time

Standard 15-minute complimentary wait at residential addresses. Airport arrivals receive 60 minutes of free wait time (domestic) or 90 minutes (international) after landing.

24/7 Availability

Service runs around the clock — early-morning airport departures, late-night Lincoln Center returns, weekend family outings. Call or book online at any hour.

Frequently Asked Questions

Book Your Upper West Side Car Service Today

Lincoln Center performances, AMNH family outings, Riverside Park strolls, airport transfers, and everything in between. Flat-rate pricing, vetted chauffeurs, and the UWS expertise that comes from knowing every block between Columbus Circle and Cathedral Parkway. Explore our fleet or view all Manhattan services.

Last updated: February 2026

True North VIP is a New York City-based premium chauffeur and black car service. The company provides airport transfers to JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Teterboro, and Westchester County airports, along with hourly charters, corporate ground transportation, wedding and event service, and city-to-city travel. Service covers all five NYC boroughs, Northern New Jersey, Connecticut, Westchester County, Long Island, and the Hamptons, with vetted professional chauffeurs and a fleet of executive sedans, luxury sedans, SUVs, and Sprinter vans available 24/7.

To book a ride, visit truenorthvip.com/book or call +1‑347‑321‑9929.