The cheapest way to travel from LaGuardia Airport to Manhattan is by bus, with a transfer to the subway. If you are traveling with three or more people, it is more economical to choose Uber, Lyft, or the Booking.com Taxi service, which will drop you directly at your hotel. Tips for transportation from John F. Kennedy and Newark airports can be found in separate articles.
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Transportation from LaGuardia Airport to Manhattan
LaGuardia Airport in New York primarily serves domestic flights within the USA and to Canada, and is located in the northern part of Queens, about 8 mi from downtown Manhattan. Which terminal will I arrive at?
Ticket prices and estimated taxi fares were last updated on January 30, 2025:
- Bus: $5.80
- Shuttle: starting from $35 per person
- Uber: starting from $45 to $60 per car
- Booking.com Taxi: starting from $61 per car
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Buses
The cheapest way to get from LaGuardia Airport to Manhattan is by bus, followed by a transfer to the subway. The fare is $2.90, but there are two things to keep in mind. There is limited luggage space on the buses, and when transferring to the subway, you’ll need to purchase a new ticket for $2.90. How to buy a ticket?
🚌 M60 Bus Line
- In 15-25 minutes: Astoria Blvd and transfer to subway lines N and Q (Q only on weekdays)
- In 30 minutes: 125th St. & Lexington Ave and transfer to subway lines 4, 5, 6
- In 30 minutes: 125th St. & Lenox Ave./Malcolm X Blvd and transfer to subway lines 2 and 3
- In 35 minutes: 125th St & 8th Ave./St. Nicholas Ave and transfer to subway lines A, B, C, D
- In 40 minutes: 116th St & Broadway and transfer to subway line 1
🚌 Q47 Bus Line
This bus runs from Marina Air Terminal to Jackson Height/Roosevelt Avenue, where you can transfer to subway lines E, F, M, R, and 7. The travel time is 30 minutes.
🚌 Q48 Bus Line
This bus reaches Flushing station in 30 minutes, where you can transfer to trains heading to Long Island, eastern Queens, and the northern part of Nassau County.
🚌 Q70 Bus Line
- In 8-10 minutes: Jackson Heights/Roosevelt Ave and transfer to subway lines E, F, M, R, and 7
- In 15-20 minutes: Woodside-61st Street and transfer to trains heading to Long Island
🚌 Q72 Bus Line
- In 20 minutes, it reaches Junction Blvd & Roosevelt Ave with a transfer to subway line 7.
- In 35-40 minutes: Rego Park with subway stations M and R.
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Car Rental at LaGuardia Airport
If you plan to travel further after arriving at LaGuardia Airport in New York, it’s worth renting a car right away. Renting a car saves you money on potential transfers between the airport and Manhattan.
For a quick price estimate, I recommend using the RentalCars.com comparison tool, which provides rental options from three different agencies at LaGuardia Airport. RentalCars also offers a price guarantee and includes mandatory liability insurance and collision damage waiver without excess. Reservations can usually be canceled for free up to 48 hours in advance.
Car rentals in New York are usually cheapest when booked 1-2 months in advance. All rental agencies charge for each 24-hour period, so keep that in mind when making your reservation.
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Shuttle
For $35 per person, you can take a shuttle from LaGuardia to Manhattan with GO Airlink Shuttle. The advantage is that you’ll be dropped off directly at your hotel, and you can book the shuttle for any time. Upon departure from the airport, the driver will pick you up directly at the terminal.
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Booking.com Taxi
For transit from LaGuardia Airport to anywhere in New York, you can book a private car with Booking.com Taxi. Prices vary depending on your destination, but they are always provided in advance. Expect to pay around $61 for the entire car.
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