LaGuardia Airport (LGA) offers a variety of transportation options to cater to travelers’ diverse needs, ensuring smooth connectivity to and from the airport.
LaGuardia is easily accessible via major highways:
- Grand Central Parkway: The main roadway serving LaGuardia, connecting to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (I-278) and the Long Island Expressway (I-495).
- Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (I-278): Provides routes to Brooklyn and Queens.
- Long Island Expressway (I-495): Extends from Queens into Long Island, facilitating direct travel for those coming from or heading to Long Island.
Several public transit options are available, primarily managed by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA):
- LaGuardia Link Q70 SBS: A free bus service that connects the airport to the 7, E, F, M, and R subway lines at Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue and to the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) at Woodside. This bus runs every 8-10 minutes.
- M60 SBS: Connects LaGuardia to Manhattan’s Upper West Side, with stops along 125th Street, providing links to several subway lines including the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, A, B, C, and D lines.
Taxis are readily available outside each terminal, with fares to Manhattan typically around $40. Ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft also operate at LaGuardia, with designated pick-up and drop-off areas to streamline the process.
Private shuttle services like GO Airlink NYC and SuperShuttle provide door-to-door transport. These services are ideal for groups or those with substantial luggage, offering both shared and private ride options.
Major car rental companies, including Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National, have facilities at LaGuardia. Shuttle buses transport passengers between the terminals and the rental car lots.