LaGuardia Airport is the closest of New York's three airports to Manhattan.
Primarily dedicated to domestic flights, it is often the most convenient choice for those traveling within the United States to or from New York.
How to get to La Guardia Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to LGA
Parking near La Guardia Airport
Terminal garages cost 39-89 USD/day at full rate (Economy Lot 3 the most affordable at 39 USD, Terminal C the most expensive at 89 USD), discounted when booking in advance; off-site partner parking starts from 10.95 USD/day.
How to get to New York from LGA
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
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Family And Group Airport Transfer
Car rental at La Guardia Airport
The major car rental companies are reachable via a dedicated shuttle.
With a license in Latin characters, a short stay requires only driver's license, passport, and credit card, without the IDP.
Hotels near La Guardia Airport
Airport area (Flushing and College Point)
Taxi or rideshare 6-10 minutes from Flushing and College Point; no direct bus, a car is always needed.
Best for: Those with a dawn flight or a short layover who want the shortest possible trip to the terminal.
- The shortest transfer of any area, just minutes from the terminal
- Recently opened hotels, modern buildings with views over Citi Field
- No direct bus or subway link, only taxi or rideshare
- A residential and commercial area, little to do on foot in the evening
Recommended hotels
- voco Fiorello - LaGuardia Airport by IHG In College Point, about 7 minutes from the terminal, with a free airport shuttle and a restaurant overlooking the park. View availability
- The Westin Flushing LaGuardia Airport In Flushing, next to Citi Field, a hotel opened in 2024 with soundproofed rooms and a shuttle to the terminal. View availability
Long Island City
Taxi or rideshare 15-30 minutes from the airport, up to 45 at rush hour; the free Q70 doesn't reach this far.
Best for: Those who want to stay close to the airport but with the subway, restaurants and art galleries within reach.
- Subway to Manhattan just a few stops away, better connected than Flushing
- A growing neighbourhood, restaurants and galleries like MoMA PS1
- A taxi or rideshare is still needed for the airport, no direct bus
- Nightlife less intense than in Manhattan
Recommended hotels
- Four Points by Sheraton Long Island City Queensboro Bridge Under the Queensboro Bridge, a few minutes from the subway to Manhattan, with a gym and bar open late. View availability
- Residence Inn by Marriott New York Queens Rooms with a kitchenette 8 minutes on foot from the subway, convenient for families or multi-night stays. View availability
Midtown and Times Square
Taxi or rideshare 25-60 minutes depending on traffic; alternatively the free Q70 bus plus subway, 40-50 minutes total.
Best for: Those visiting the city for the first time and wanting theatres, shops and the subway close at hand.
- Walking distance to Broadway, the main theatres and several subway lines
- The widest choice of restaurants open late
- The busiest, noisiest part of the city, especially in the evening
- Longer transfer than Flushing or Long Island City
Recommended hotels
- New York Marriott Marquis In the heart of Times Square, with a revolving rooftop restaurant and direct access to several Broadway theatres. View availability
- Hampton Inn by Hilton New York Times Square Two blocks from Radio City Music Hall, with breakfast included and one block from the subway. View availability
Lower Manhattan (World Trade Center)
Taxi or rideshare 30-45 minutes under normal conditions, up to an hour at rush hour.
Best for: Those who want the historic downtown, Wall Street and the September 11 memorial, accepting a longer transfer.
- Steps from the September 11 memorial and Battery Park
- A quieter neighbourhood in the evening than Times Square
- Longer transfer to the airport than all the other areas
- Nightlife more limited than Midtown
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
- lounges
- 8
- earliest opening
- 04:30
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The main terminal (Terminal B, recently rebuilt) and Terminal C are connected by a shuttle system.
For flights, it's recommended to arrive with at least 2.5 hours' advance notice, given the intense domestic traffic.
Map of La Guardia Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is LaGuardia the closest to Manhattan among New York's airports?
Yes, among the three New York airports it's geographically the closest to Manhattan.
Q. How do you get from the subway to LaGuardia for free?
With the LaGuardia Link Q70, a completely free bus connecting the airport to the subway lines at Jackson Heights.
Q. Does LaGuardia handle many international flights?
No, it's mainly dedicated to domestic flights, with few connections to Canada and the Caribbean.
Q. Does the taxi from LaGuardia have a flat fare like at JFK?
No, unlike JFK, the taxi from LaGuardia uses the meter, not a flat fare.
Q. What time does the first lounge open?
At 04:30: Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club (Terminal B).
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
