What is the best way to get to LaGuardia airport from Manhattan?

Answer 1

If memory serves me correct, about a $30 cab ride should just about do it.

If you have more time, the M60 Bus that departs from 116th and Broadway and continues over Manhattan at 125th street is another way (and a much cheaper one) to get to LaGuardia.

Answer 2

To get from LaGuardia to JFK, you can take a taxi, or a shuttle (like Super Shuttle, 800-BLUE-VAN, which is 800-258-3826 or see the Related Link below). You can get a yellow cab at the taxi stand, or call a car service like Carmel (212-666-6666) or Dial 7 Car & Limo (212-777-7777).

Answer 3

In my opinion, the best way is to just take a cab. You can get from Manhattan to LaGuardia (or JFK) and back by subway or bus (see the Related Link below), but as far as I know, there is no direct public transportation between LaGuardia and JFK. And if there is, I'd bet you anything it's a huge hassle.

You can always catch a yellow cab at the airport, although you might have to wait awhile for one.

If you don't want to wait, you can call a car service in advance to pick you up. There are two main car service companies that service the New York City area: Carmel (212-666-6666) and Dial 7 Car & Limo (212-777-7777). Both provide excellent service, so it really doesn't matter which one you pick.

You could also try calling SuperShuttle, the airport shuttle company. They drive people to and from the airports in big blue vans. I don't know if they provide transportation between LaGuardia and JFK, but it doesn't hurt to ask. Their number is: 800-BLUE-VAN (800-258-3826).

Edited to add: some of the information in the Related Link is a bit outdated. For example, all yellow taxis in New York City now accept credit card payment. You do not need cash.

Answer 4

A great resource for traveling between any of the New York Airports is the Port Authority website. On the website there is a section for each airport called "Connecting to Other Airports" that breaks down all of your transportation choices to get to each of the other New York Area airports. The Port Authority website can be found at www.panynj.gov.Below is the example on their website for travel choices between LaGuardia and Newark.LaGuardia to Newark LibertyServiceContactCostTravel TimeAll County Express914 381-4223$3290-120 minutesETS Air Shuttle718 221-5341$3245-60 minutesExpress Bus Service (two separate carriers: transfer at Port Authority Bus Terminal)Newark Liberty Airport Express Bus: 877 8-NEWARK

New York Airport Service Express Bus: 718 875-8200 ext. 110Newark Express Bus: $12

NY Airport Express Bus: $1075-105 minutesTaxi (metered)Go to Uniformed Taxi Dispatcher$63-$67 + tolls (includes $10 surcharge)60-90 minutesPrivate Limousine/Van ServiceGo to Ground Transportation Information Counter in Airport Baggage Claim AreaPrices vary60-90 minutes

Answer 5

The easiest way -- especially if you have a lot of luggage -- is to take a taxi. You can always catch a yellow cab at the airport, although you might have to wait awhile for one. If you don't want to wait, you can call a car service. There are two main companies that service the New York City area: Carmel (212-666-6666) and Dial 7 Car & Limo (212-777-7777). Both provide excellent service; it really doesn't matter which one you pick.

If you want to save money, you can take the subway, which currently costs $2.25 (as of today, March 16, 2010), plus the $5 you will need for the shuttle. The shuttle (called the AirTrain) takes you from inside the JFK terminals to the Howard Beach Station of the A train (of the A-C-E, the blue line). The A train will take you to Times Square.

See the Related Link below for a complete New York City subway map.

Answer 6

You will have to take a taxi (should run about $30-35 or so).

LGA is about 12 miles from JFK.

Public transportation is not a viable option because you would have to take a numbers of buses.

There are no subway lines in the area either.

Answer 7

Driving or taking a taxi would be easier, but if you need to take public transportation, then you can take a taxi to a Metro-North station (or walk, if it's not too far and you can make it without getting lost), get the Metro-North train to 125th Street in Manhattan, and there you can get the M60 bus to LaGuardia. Unlike JFK, LaGuardia is not accessible by subway. The only way to get there on public transportation is by bus, and the bus only makes 5 stops in Manhattan, and they're all above 100th Street.

You can find a taxi service by Googling, "Westchester taxis."

See the first Related Link below for the Metro-North home page, and click the word "Schedules" near the top center of the page. At the next page, select the icon on the right, "Click for lines east of Hudson - Harlem, Hudson, New Haven." At the next page, find your From station, and then select Harlem-125th Street as your To station.

Be sure to buy your tickets before you board the train, as they are a LOT more expensive if you buy them on the train. You can buy them from the Metro-North website (click the link to "Fares") or, use the ticket kiosks at the station.

You'll get off the Metro-North train at 125th Street and Lexington Avenue. One of the M60 bus's 5 stops in Manhattan is at 125th Street and Lexington. See the second Related Link for information and schedules for the M60 bus.

Answer 8

The easiest way to get to Manhattan from LaGuardia is to take a train. A bus is also an easy option, or a cab. It is best not to try to drive there if you are not used to the traffic.