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Public Bus Services from LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
1. Q70 SBS (Select Bus Service) LaGuardia Link
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Route: LaGuardia Airport to Jackson Heights/Roosevelt Avenue (Transfer available to E, F, M, R, and 7 trains) and Woodside/61st Street (Transfer available to 7 train and LIRR).
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Manhattan Connection: From Jackson Heights/Roosevelt Avenue or Woodside, you can take the subway to Manhattan.
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Operating Hours: 24/7
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Fare: $2.90 (MetroCard or OMNY contactless payment)
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Details: This is a fast and efficient way to travel from LaGuardia to the subway system, with dedicated bus lanes to minimize travel time.
2. M60 SBS (Select Bus Service)
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Route: LaGuardia Airport to Manhattan (125th Street and Lexington Avenue, with connections to 4, 5, and 6 trains) and further to Morningside Heights/West Harlem (Transfer available to A, B, C, D, 2, and 3 trains).
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Operating Hours: 24/7
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Fare: $2.90 (MetroCard or OMNY contactless payment)
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Details: This bus runs along 125th Street in Harlem and provides multiple subway connections for travel throughout Manhattan and other boroughs.
3. Q47 Bus
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Route: LaGuardia Airport to Jackson Heights (Transfer available to E, F, M, R, and 7 trains).
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Operating Hours: 24/7
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Fare: $2.90 (MetroCard or OMNY contactless payment)
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Details: Serves the Marine Air Terminal and connects to the subway for travel to Manhattan and beyond.
How to Use Public Buses from LaGuardia Airport
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Buying Tickets:
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MetroCard: Purchase at vending machines in LGA terminals or at subway stations.
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OMNY: Tap your contactless credit/debit card or smart device on the reader when boarding.
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Bus Stops at LGA:
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Terminal B: Ground level, exit the terminal and follow signs for buses.
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Terminal C/D: Ground level, follow signs for buses.
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Marine Air Terminal: Directly outside the terminal.
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Bus Arrival Times: Use MTA's Bus Time app or website to check real-time bus arrivals.
Connections to Other Boroughs
To Queens
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Q70 SBS to Jackson Heights, then various bus/subway options for travel within Queens.
To Brooklyn
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Q70 SBS to Jackson Heights/Roosevelt Avenue or Woodside/61st Street, then:
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E Train (from Jackson Heights) to major Brooklyn destinations.
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LIRR (from Woodside) to Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn.
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To The Bronx
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M60 SBS to Harlem/125th Street, then:
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4, 5, 6 Trains from 125th Street to The Bronx.
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Useful Links
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MTA Bus Time for real-time bus tracking.
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MTA Trip Planner for planning your journey.
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OMNY Payment Information for contactless fare payment details.
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MTA MetroCard Information for purchasing and using MetroCards.
By using these buses, you can effectively travel from LaGuardia Airport to Manhattan and other boroughs with ease.
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