Transport at LGA

23 ways to get to and from New York: Shuttle · Rail and bus combo · Rideshare · Bus · Coach bus · Taxi · Subway and bus combo.

Options
23
Modes
7
Shuttle
5 options
~Roughly 10–20 min terminal to terminal per traveler reports
Free
Rail and bus combo
1 option
~Roughly 10–15 min Q70 + 8–10 min LIRR ride + transfer time; many users cite ~30–40 min total to Penn
Q70 $2.90; LIRR Woodside–Penn off‑peak commonly reported around $5–$8 depending on ticket
Rideshare
4 options
~30–60+ min depending on traffic
User reports similar to Uber: roughly $35–$45 off‑peak LGA–Midtown; higher with surge
Bus
6 options
~Reported 40–60+ min LGA to 125th St depending on traffic
$2.90 standard MTA fare with free transfer options
Coach bus
2 options
~Similar to taxis/ride‑hail but often slower to load/unload large groups
Highly variable contract pricing; no consistent user‑reported figure
Taxi
3 options
~30–60+ min depending on traffic
Metered; many user reports cite ~$35–$55 plus tolls/tip LGA–Midtown
Subway and bus combo
2 options
~About 10–15 min Q70 + ~20–25 min 7 train to Midtown; many users report 35–45 min total
$2.90 total each way with OMNY (bus+subway transfer)
Name
All Terminals Shuttle
Shuttle
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Hotel Courtesy Shuttles
Shuttle
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Long Island Rail Road via Woodside and Q70 SBS
Rail and bus combo
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Lyft
Rideshare
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MTA M60 SBS
Bus
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MTA Q47
Bus
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MTA Q48
Bus
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MTA Q70 SBS LaGuardia Link
Bus
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MTA Q72
Bus
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NYC Airporter Bus
Coach bus
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NYC Yellow Cabs
Taxi
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Private Charter Buses
Coach bus
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MTA Bus Service
Bus
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Rental Car Shuttles
Shuttle
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Uber and Lyft
Rideshare
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Shared Ride Vans
Shuttle
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Authorized Shuttle Services
Shuttle
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Subway 7 to 74 St–Roosevelt plus Q70 SBS
Subway and bus combo
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Subway N/W to Astoria plus Q70 SBS
Subway and bus combo
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Taxi Service
Taxi
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Licensed Taxis
Taxi
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Uber
Rideshare
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Via
Rideshare
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Frequently asked

How do I get from New York Airport (LGA) to the city?

LGA has 23 ground-transport options — Shuttle, Rail and bus combo, Rideshare, Bus, Coach bus. Each listing has the route, typical cost, and journey time.

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