Airport · LGA
LaGuardia Airport
New York, United States
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IATA
LGA
ICAO
KLGA
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Transport
Getting To & From LaGuardia Airport
Travelers heading to or from LaGuardia Airport can choose from several public and private ground transport options. The LaGuardia Link Q70-SBS bus provides free service from Terminals B and C to the Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Ave subway station (connecting to the E, F, M, R, and 7 lines) and the Woodside LIRR station, with a transit time of about 15 minutes. The M60-SBS bus links all terminals to upper Manhattan via the subway. Metered yellow taxis and app-based rideshares (Uber, Lyft) operate designated pickup zones outside every terminal, with travel times to midtown Manhattan typically ranging from 30 to 60 minutes depending heavily on traffic conditions.
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Terminals & Getting Around
Terminals
LaGuardia operates primarily out of three active passenger facilities: Terminal A (the historic Marine Air Terminal used by select regional services), Terminal B (a modern, multi-concourse facility handling major domestic carriers like Air Canada, American, JetBlue, and United), and Terminal C (the primary hub for Delta Air Lines). Inter-terminal transit is available via free airport shuttle buses running landside 24/7 every 8 to 15 minutes.
Hours of Operation
LaGuardia Airport operates flights around the clock, though individual airline ticket counters, security checkpoints, and terminal amenities have restricted or variable hours. Overnight stays airside are generally not permitted once final flights clear.
Know Before You Go
Practical Tips
- Security Wait Times: Security queues fluctuate sharply during morning and late-afternoon business peaks; arriving at least two hours prior to domestic departures is strongly advised.
- Public Transit Payment: Use contactless credit cards or smartphone wallets directly at OMNY turnstiles and Select Bus Service readers for seamless fare payment and free bus-to-subway transfers.
- Terminal Verification: Double-check your specific airline terminal before traveling, as major carriers are separated across distinct standalone structures (Terminals A, B, and C).
Sources: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey - LaGuardia Airport, MTA - LaGuardia Airport Public Transit Guide