All Direct Transfer Routes From LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA
25 min
The ultimate travel hack is the FREE LaGuardia Link Q70-SBS express bus departing Terminal B & C directly to the Jackson Heights subway hub (10 mins), where you tap onto the E, F, or 7 subway train into Manhattan for just $3.00 USD total. Official metered NYC yellow cabs cost $45–$65 USD (+ tolls and tip = $60–$80 USD total) and take 25–45 minutes.
Terminals & Station Layout
LGA operates three modern terminals: Terminal A (Historic Marine Air Terminal used by Frontier/Spirit), Terminal B (Flagship central terminal used by Air Canada, American, Southwest, and United), and Terminal C (Delta Air Lines mega-terminal). Free airport shuttle buses connect all terminals curbside.
Taxi Rules & Scams to Avoid
There is NO direct train station at LaGuardia. Do NOT pay third-party touts inside baggage claim who promise "train connections". The official MTA LaGuardia Link Q70-SBS bus departing Terminal B & C is 100% FREE and takes only 10 minutes to reach Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Ave subway station (E, F, M, R, 7 trains).
Late-Night Arrivals (After Midnight)
The free Q70-SBS bus runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, connecting directly to the 24/7 NYC Subway network. Official yellow cabs and Uber/Lyft pick up 24/7 from the covered ground transportation garages.
STRESS-FREE DOOR-TO-DOOR OPTION
Prefer a Driver Waiting at New York (LGA) (LGA) Arrivals?
Traveling with heavy suitcases, young children, or landing after midnight? Pre-book a fixed-price private airport transfer or express rail pass on Klook with instant confirmation and no meter haggling.
ARRIVAL CONNECTIVITY & RIDE-HAILING TIP
Need Mobile Data at the Terminal for Uber / Lyft & Maps?
Airport Wi-Fi often drops outside the terminal curb where Uber / Lyft pickup zones are located. Install a local eSIM before your flight so you can order a ride, translate station signs, and show digital train QR tickets immediately after landing.