Free airside shuttle moves you between LGA’s A, B, and C
The All Terminals Shuttle runs airside at LaGuardia, giving you a way to move between Terminals A, B, and C without exiting to the curb or paying a fare. It’s free, on a continuous loop, and mainly used by connecting passengers and people who parked or got dropped at the wrong terminal.
Traveler reports put the ride itself at roughly 10–20 minutes terminal to terminal, but traffic, tarmac congestion, and construction detours can stretch that. One FlyerTalk user mentioned their bus taking a “weird, long route” around work zones, so build in extra time if you’re on a tight connection.
The shuttle usually comes every 10–15 minutes, but that’s not posted like a timetable, so treat it as a rolling loop, not a schedule. If you’ve only got a 35-minute connection from A to C, this is a gamble; budget closer to 45–60 minutes total door to door, including waiting and walking from gate to bus stop.
Stops sit near security inside each terminal: one airside in Terminal A, one in the central area of Terminal B, and one airside in Terminal C. Reddit reports say signage can blend into other construction signs, so look specifically for “All Terminals Shuttle” wording rather than generic “Buses” arrows.
Regulars point out that the new pedestrian links between terminals can beat the shuttle for short hops. FlyerTalk posts say that if you can comfortably roll your bag for 10–15 minutes, walking between B and C is often faster than waiting on a loop bus, especially during rush-hour traffic outside.
Complaints focus on slow loops at peak times and confusion about where to board. One traveler on r/travel said their inter-terminal shuttle “felt slow” and recommended budgeting a full 20 minutes just for the move between terminals, not counting deplaning or security.
Step-by-step: using the All Terminals Shuttle
- 1. On arrival at A, B, or C, follow overhead signs for “All Terminals Shuttle” airside, not the curbside bus icons.
- 2. Walk to the posted shuttle stop near your terminal’s main concourse; expect about 5–10 minutes from most gates in B and C.
- 3. Wait for the next shuttle; assume 10–15 minutes between buses during normal times.
- 4. Board through the marked door, confirm with the driver that the bus is serving your target terminal (A, B, or C), and stay on until your stop is announced.
- 5. At arrival, follow the exit signs back into the concourse and walk directly to your new gate or airline check-in area.
One tip: if your next gate in B or C shows less than 25–30 minutes to boarding and the weather is fine, check airport maps and seriously consider walking instead of waiting on the shuttle.