
Chelsea Car Service: Manhattan's Art District, Street by Street
A Chelsea car service ride is booked ahead with one all-in price, shown before you book. Give the gallery, building or High Line entrance and the nearest cross street, choose a vehicle, and your chauffeur meets you there. Chelsea is inside the Congestion Relief Zone, so any per-trip charge is already in your price.
Most Chelsea trips are gallery evenings, dinners near Chelsea Market, events at Chelsea Piers and airport rides. Drop-offs at Teterboro are available for private flights, and we meet arriving private flights at JFK, Newark, Teterboro (TEB), Westchester (HPN), Republic (FRG), Long Island MacArthur (ISP), Morristown (MMU), East Hampton (HTO), Gabreski in Westhampton Beach (FOK) and Trenton-Mercer (TTN). Your chauffeur meets you in the FBO lobby, or planeside when the FBO allows it.
Chelsea Areas We Cover
We cover all of Chelsea, from the gallery blocks on the far West Side to the High Line, Chelsea Market, Chelsea Piers and the residential streets around Eighth and Ninth Avenues. A clear pickup point, with the cross street and the side of the street, helps your chauffeur find you quickly.
| Chelsea area | Pickup tip |
|---|---|
| Gallery corridors | Give the gallery name, the street number and the nearest avenue |
| High Line | Name the entrance street, such as 14th, 23rd or 30th Street |
| Chelsea Market | Say whether you will exit on Ninth Avenue or Tenth Avenue |
| Chelsea Piers | Use the Piers 59 to 61 drop-off area |
| Residential streets | Give the building number and the corner you will wait at |
Nearby neighborhoods
Chelsea borders Hudson Yards to the north, the Flatiron District to the east and Greenwich Village to the south. Trips between them are booked the same way.

High Line Pickups
The High Line is free and open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. from April 1 to November 30, and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. from December 1 to March 31, according to the High Line. Cars cannot meet you on the park itself, so pick a street entrance and give that cross street in your booking.
| High Line detail | Fact |
|---|---|
| Entry | Free |
| Hours, Apr 1 to Nov 30 | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily |
| Hours, Dec 1 to Mar 31 | 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily |
| Elevators | Gansevoort, 14th, 23rd and 30th Streets |
| Other step-free entrances | 30th St at Hudson Yards, 31st St and Dyer Ave, 34th St and 12th Ave |
Source: The High Line.
Backup cross streets
Choose a main exit and a backup, for example 23rd Street with 14th Street as the backup. If your plans change, call us at 888-887-0324 with the new street. Elevator entrances at Gansevoort, 14th, 23rd and 30th Streets are a good choice for anyone who needs step-free access.
Chelsea Market Pickups
Chelsea Market is at 75 Ninth Avenue, between 15th and 16th Streets, according to Chelsea Market. The building runs through to Tenth Avenue, so tell us which side you will exit on. Give "Ninth Avenue side" or "Tenth Avenue side" in your booking notes, and your chauffeur waits on that avenue.
Ninth Avenue exit
Use 75 Ninth Avenue as the pickup address and add "Ninth Avenue side". This works well for trips heading east or downtown.
Tenth Avenue exit
Add "Tenth Avenue side" and the cross street. This side sits near the High Line, so it suits a walk on the park followed by a pickup.
Chelsea Piers & Waterfront
Chelsea Piers has parking on Piers 59 to 61 with free time for drop-offs, according to Chelsea Piers. For a car service, use that drop-off area and give the pier and the activity in your booking notes, so the chauffeur knows where to wait when you are done. Group events at the Piers can start with NYC limo service, in a chauffeured SUV for up to 6 or a Sprinter for up to 13.
Vehicle entrance
Ask your chauffeur to use the Chelsea Piers drop-off area and give the pier number in your notes. See Chelsea Piers parking for the venue's own details.
Airport Transfers from Chelsea
Chelsea is about 24 minutes from LaGuardia, 27 minutes from Newark and 34 minutes from JFK without traffic, measured from Chelsea Market. Example fares start at $159 to LaGuardia, $166 to Newark and $178 to JFK in an Executive Sedan. Flight tracking is included on every airport pickup.
| From Chelsea Market to | Distance | Drive time without traffic |
|---|---|---|
| JFK | 18.5 mi | about 34 min |
| LaGuardia (LGA) | 10.7 mi | about 24 min |
| Newark (EWR) | 14.0 mi | about 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Market to JFK Terminal 4 | $178 | $206 | $241 | $312 | Quote on request |
| Chelsea Market to LaGuardia Terminal B | $159 | $184 | $216 | $278 | Quote on request |
| Chelsea Market to Newark Terminal B | $166 | $192 | $225 | $290 | 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.
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 Manhattan to JFK.
Airport day checklist
- Book with your flight number so the chauffeur can track it
- Give the pickup address, the cross street and any entrance detail
- Choose an SUV if you have several large bags
- Add child seats for young children in SUVs and Sprinters
- Leave extra time for rush hour, which drive estimates do not include
Congestion Pricing in Chelsea
Chelsea is inside the Congestion Relief Zone, which covers Manhattan local streets at or below 60th Street. Black car and taxi trips that start, end or run inside the zone carry a $0.75 per-trip charge, and that charge is part of the all-in price you see before you book.
| Congestion Relief Zone fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Area | Manhattan local streets at or below 60th Street |
| Not included | FDR Drive, West Side Highway (Route 9A) and the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel connections to West Street |
| Peak hours | 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekends |
| Black car and taxi trips | $0.75 per trip |
| Rideshare app trips | $1.50 per trip |
Source: MTA Congestion Relief Zone. Read more in our congestion pricing guide.
Chelsea Trips by Type
Most Chelsea bookings fall into a few trip types: airport rides, meetings, dinners and nights out, and trips to Brooklyn or New Jersey. Each one is booked online with the same all-in pricing. The table matches each trip type to the booking that usually fits it, so you can choose quickly.
| Trip type | Booking that usually fits |
|---|---|
| Airport ride | One-way, with the flight number added |
| Several meetings | Hourly, with stops listed in order |
| Dinner and home | One-way out, separate return pickup |
| Shopping or a day out | Hourly, 3-hour minimum |
| Group night out | SUV for 6, or a Sprinter quoted on request |
Gallery nights
For an evening of gallery openings, book hourly so one car moves you between galleries, with a 3-hour minimum. List the galleries in order and share the list with the chauffeur. Call 888-887-0324 to ask about adding time once the evening has started. If dinner near Chelsea Market follows the openings, choose a luxury car for the evening.
Trips to Brooklyn, Queens and New Jersey
From Chelsea, Brooklyn trips often use the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel and Queens trips the Queens Midtown Tunnel, each $7.46 with E-ZPass according to the MTA. The Holland and Lincoln Tunnels to New Jersey are tolled New York-bound only, $14.79 off-peak and $16.79 peak with E-ZPass, according to the Port Authority. Tolls on your route are in the all-in price.
Hotel and residence pickups
For a hotel pickup, give the hotel name and use the front entrance. For a residence, give the building number, the cross street and any doorman or lobby detail that helps. Pickup notes go to the chauffeur with the booking.
How It Works
Booking a Chelsea car takes a few minutes online. Enter the pickup address, the drop-off, the date and time, and the number of passengers, then choose a vehicle class and see the all-in price before you book. You can add a return trip, or choose hourly service instead.
Enter your pickup address in Chelsea, your drop-off, date and time online. Choose a vehicle class that fits your group and luggage. Add your flight number for airport pickups so the chauffeur can track it. Add pickup notes such as a building entrance or a cross street. Review the all-in price and book.
Transparent Policies
Our policies are short and written down. Prices are all-in, with taxes, tolls and fees included and gratuity optional. Waiting time depends on the pickup type, flights are tracked, and child seats go in SUVs and Sprinters. The table below sets out each rule in one line.
| Policy | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Price | All-in, shown before you book; gratuity optional |
| Regular pickups | 15-minute grace period, then waiting time applies |
| Domestic flight arrivals | 60-minute wait time after a domestic landing |
| International flight arrivals | 90-minute wait time after an international landing |
| Flight tracking | Included on airport pickups |
| Child seats | $25 each in SUVs and Sprinters, not available in sedans |
| Hourly service | 3-hour minimum |
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 child seat policy for the full terms.
Choosing a Vehicle in Chelsea
Choose the vehicle by passengers and luggage. An Executive Sedan seats 2 and a Luxury Sedan seats 3. Both SUV classes seat 6. Child seats go in SUVs and Sprinters, never in sedans. For larger Chelsea 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.
Hourly service in Chelsea
Hourly service keeps one car and chauffeur with you for several stops, with a 3-hour minimum. Hourly 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 your trip has started. See hourly chauffeur service.
Why Reserve in Chelsea
Reserving ahead in Chelsea means your car is booked for the right street entrance before you leave the gallery, market or pier, with the price shown first. Your chauffeur has your cross street from your notes, your group rides together, and bags go in the trunk. Booking early gives the widest choice of vehicles.
| Reason | What you get |
|---|---|
| Price shown before you book | All-in, with taxes, tolls and fees included |
| Pickup at your entrance | High Line street, market side or pier in your notes |
| Room for bags | SUVs seat 6 and carry luggage |
| One car for several stops | Hourly service with a 3-hour minimum |
Related Services
Chelsea trips often connect with other rides we run on the West Side. These pages cover nearby neighborhoods, hourly service and airport routes, and each uses the same booking and all-in pricing:
Manhattan car service: rides from any Manhattan neighborhood Hudson Yards car service: pickups just north of Chelsea Flatiron District car service: pickups to the east Greenwich Village car service: pickups to the south Hourly chauffeur service: a car for several stops
Chelsea Car Service FAQ
What are the High Line hours?
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7 a.m. to 10 p.m. from April 1 to November 30, and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. from December 1 to March 31, according to the High Line. Entry is free.
Which High Line entrances have elevators?
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Gansevoort, 14th, 23rd and 30th Streets, according to the High Line FAQ. Check its elevator status page before you go, since maintenance can close an elevator.
What is the Chelsea Market address?
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75 Ninth Avenue, between 15th and 16th Streets, New York, NY 10011. Tell us whether you will exit on Ninth or Tenth Avenue.
Where do cars drop off at Chelsea Piers?
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At the Piers 59 to 61 parking area, which gives free time for drop-offs, according to Chelsea Piers. Give the pier in your notes.
How long is the drive from Chelsea to JFK?
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About 34 minutes without traffic for 18.5 miles from Chelsea Market. The example fare to JFK Terminal 4 starts at $178 in an Executive Sedan.
How long is the drive from Chelsea to LaGuardia?
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About 24 minutes without traffic for 10.7 miles. The example fare to LaGuardia Terminal B starts at $159.
How long is the drive from Chelsea to Newark Airport?
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About 27 minutes without traffic for 14.0 miles. The example fare to Newark Terminal B starts at $166.
Is Chelsea in the congestion pricing zone?
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Yes. The zone covers Manhattan local streets at or below 60th Street. Any per-trip charge is in your all-in price.
Can I book hourly for a gallery night?
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Yes. Hourly service has a 3-hour minimum and starts at $110 per hour for an Executive Sedan.
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 a Sprinter?
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The Jet Sprinter seats 10 and the Executive Sprinter seats 13. Both are quoted on request.
High Line to Curbside. Book Your Ride. Enter your Chelsea 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.