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 LGA Public LaGuardia Airport Bus Transfers

 

LaGuardia Airport Public Bus Recommendations


 
IHateTaxis.com has a mixed recommendation on the LaGuardia Airport public bus.

If you do not have too much luggage and you are looking for the most inexpensive option, then you should consider taking a La Guardia Airport bus into New York. Otherwise, it's a bit of a hassle.


LaGuardia Airport Public Bus Fares & Payment


 
LaGuardia Airport Public Bus Payment: Exact cash fare only

A single journey anywhere in the system costs USD 2.50 (using a MetroCard), or USD 2.75 whenever a single-ride ticket is purchased.    For passengers using the MetroCard, free transfers are available between buses and subways.

 

You can buy tickets from the MetroCard vending machines in the airport.

 

Note that metrocards are now re-usable and re-loadable, but cost USD 1. Add this to your fare, if you don't already have one that you can top up.

 

Cards are available for all-day travel or you can purchase seasonal cards. Cards are swiped through the entry turnstiles.


LaGuardia Airport Public Bus Details

Public LaGuardia Airport Bus

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There are several LaGuardia Airport bus services available, most of which connect with the subway.

 

Take the La Guardia Airport bus MTA Q33 to Roosevelt Ave-Jackson Heights subway station.

  • This service operates from all terminals (except the Marine Air Terminal), to nearby Subway station Roosevelt Ave-Jackson Heights.
  • The route is from the airport to - 23 Ave - 82 St - Roosevelt Ave - Roosevelt Ave/Jackson Heights subway station - Roosevelt Ave - 83 St - 23 Ave - airport.
  • From the subway station you can connect to points all over the city via lines E, F, G, R and 7.
  • Please note that, at the subway station, the bus station is downstairs. 
  • Buses run 24 hours a day at varying intervals. 
  • Transfer time to Roosevelt Ave-Jackson Heights subway station is 30-60 minutes.

 

Take the La Guardia Airport bus MTA Q48 to Main St Flushing subway and LIRR station.

  • This service operates from all terminals to nearby subway station Main St Flushing.
  • The route is from the airport to - 23 Ave - Ditmars Blvd - 31 Dr - 108 St - Roosevelt Ave - Main St Flushing.
  • From the subway station you can connect to points all over city via line 7. 
  • There is also a LIRR (Long Island Railroad) station at Main St Flushing. You can connect here to destinations on Long Island or Manhattan. 
  • Buses run 7 days a week 05:00-01:30 at varying intervals.

 

Take the La Guardia Airport bus MTA M60 to Astoria Blvd & 111 St subway stations, to 125th St Manhattan and subway lines.

  • This service operates from all terminals to subway station 111 St in Manhattan.
  • The route is from airport to - Astoria Blvd - Astoria Blvd Subway Station - Triboro Bridge - 125 st subway station - 111 St Subway Station (Manhattan).
  • From the subway stations you can connect to points all over Manhattan. 
  • The journey takes 45-60 mins to Manhattan. 
  • This service runs every 30 mins 05:00-01:00.
  • Buses run 7 days a week 05:00-01:30 at varying intervals.

 

Take the La Guardia Airport bus MTA Q23 to Roosevelt Ave - Jackson Heights subway station.

  • This service operates from the US Airways Terminal and the Central Terminal Building (CTB) only, to nearby subway station Roosevelt Ave - Jackson Heights.
  • From the subway station you can connect to points all over city via lines E, F, G, R and 7.
  • Please note that at the subway station, the bus station is downstairs. 

 

The MTA Q70 is a NEW La Guardia Airport bus service to/from Sunnyside and Woodside in Western Queens:  

  • This new express bus service takes passengers from 61st/Woodside to La Guardia Airport, and visa versa. 
  • The route makes just one stop along the way, at Jackson Heights/Roosevelt Avenue.
  • Travelers in Western Queens can get to LGA airport in less than 30 minutes, by taking the 7 train to Woodside and the Q70 to the airport.
  • Travelers in midtown Manhattan could get to LGA airport via the 7 train and the Q70 bus in as little as 35 minutes. 

 


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 Private LGA LaGuardia Airport Bus Transfers

 

LaGuardia Airport Private Bus Fares & Payment


 
LaGuardia Airport Private Bus Payment: Cash only

Between USD 13-22


LaGuardia Airport Private Bus Details

There are a couple of private LGA bus services available for passengers from La Guardia Airport:

 

The New York Airport Express Bus Service with transportation from LGA to Manhattan runs from outside each terminal to - Grand Central Terminal (42nd St/Park Ave) - Bryant Park (42nd St/between 5th & 6th Ave) - Port Authority Bus Terminal (8th Ave/West 42nd St). This La Guardia Airport bus runs every 30 minutes 07:00 - 23:00 from the express bus stops outside the terminals.

 

Super Shuttle also run a 36 passenger Laguardia shuttle bus.  Travel time to Manhattan 45 minutes, and the fare is USD 12 one way and USD 21 round trip. This company also operates a regular LGA transportation bus to JFK airport for USD 13 one way, leaving between 07:30-20:00; and Newark Airport for USD 22 leaving between 07:00-23:00.


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Last Updated: 4 Jan 2025