Bus Transfers To and From Laguardia Airport

LaGuardia Airport is located approximately 9.1 miles/14.6 km east of downtown Manhattan in New York City.

Between LaGuardia Airport and the surrounding areas, all passengers will find several bus transportation options that can bring them to and from their further location. New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) buses offer a great variety of bus services between LaGuardia Airport, Manhattan, Queens, and beyond with connection to the subway, Long Island Rail Road, and Metro-North Railroad.

The MTA bus service operates the following bus lines; Q47, Q48, Q70 SBS, Q72, and M60 SBS.

Travelers will find the airport bus stops located outside each of the terminal buildings.

Bus Routes from LaGuardia Airport

MTA Bus Service - M60 SBS

• Arrival/Departure Terminal: A, B, C/D
• MTA Bus Neighborhood Served: Queens (Astoria), Manhattan (North of 59 St) and Bronx, Westchester, Putnam or Dutchess Counties and Connecticut

MTA Bus Service - Q48

• Arrival/Departure Terminal: A, B, C/D
• MTA Bus Neighborhood Served: Queens (Corona, Flushing)

MTA Bus Service - Q72

• Arrival/Departure Terminal: B, C/D
• MTA Bus Neighborhood Served: Queens (Elmhurst, Rego Park)

MTA Bus Service - Q70 SBS LaGuardia Link

• Arrival/Departure Terminal: B, C/D
• MTA Bus Neighborhood Served: Queens (except Astoria, Elmhurst, Rego Park, Corona, Flushing), Manhattan (Midtown or South of 59 St), Long Island

MTA Bus Service - Q47

• Arrival/Departure Terminal: A
• MTA Bus Neighborhood Served: Queens (Glendale, Jackson Heights)

For more information about the latest information schedules and fares, travelers can call 511 or (888) GO511NY or visit the MTA’s website here.

Purchasing of bus tickets

A one-way trip on MTA buses or subways costs $2.75.

Travelers can buy a MetroCard at MetroCard vending machines located throughout LaGuardia Airport terminals. All passengers who are using MetroCards will get a free transfer from their bus to the subway.

You can find more information about MetroCard here.

Airport Shuttle Services

There will be several hotels and resorts, which offer a shuttle bus service at your disposal to get you to and from LaGuardia Airport.