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LaGuardia Airport to New York (LGA) — Transport Guide 2026

LaGuardia is 13 km east of Manhattan — closest to Midtown of the three NYC airports. No direct rail (planned but not built). Q70-SBS bus to 74 St-Broadway subway is the free-with-transfer option. Uber $30-60. LaGuardia Link Q70 shuttle from all terminals to LIRR at Woodside.

LGA13 km to cityUSDNorth America

Last updated: 2026-07

Cheapest
Q70 bus + subway ($2.90 total)
Fastest
Uber/taxi — 25-30 min off-peak

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Q70-SBS to 74 St-Broadway (free transfer to subway)

bus · Best for: Cheapest to Manhattan
Cost
Free bus + $2.90 subway
Time
35-50 min to Times Square
Frequency
Every 10 min · 24/7
Q70 is free (fare pre-boarding). Transfer to E/F/M/R at Broadway.

Uber / Lyft

ride share · Best for: Fastest for solo/couple
Cost
$30-60 (surge $70-100)
Time
25-45 min traffic-dependent
Frequency
On-demand
$3.50 airport fee. Pickup at each terminal Ground Transportation.

Yellow Taxi (metered)

taxi · Best for: Fixed process
Cost
$35-55 to Midtown
Time
25-45 min
Frequency
On-demand
No flat rate (unlike JFK) — metered.

NYC Airporter shuttle

bus · Best for: Solo + light luggage
Cost
$17
Time
30-45 min
Frequency
Every 30 min

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of New York (LGA) (LGA)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

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Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is LaGuardia Airport from New York (LGA)?
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is 13 km from New York (LGA) city centre.
What is the cheapest way from LGA to New York (LGA)?
Q70 bus + subway ($2.90 total)
What is the fastest way from LGA to New York (LGA)?
Uber/taxi — 25-30 min off-peak