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Public Bus Services from LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

1. Q70 SBS (Select Bus Service) LaGuardia Link

  • 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).

  • Manhattan Connection: From Jackson Heights/Roosevelt Avenue or Woodside, you can take the subway to Manhattan.

  • Operating Hours: 24/7

  • Fare: $2.90 (MetroCard or OMNY contactless payment)

  • 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)

  • 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).

  • Operating Hours: 24/7

  • Fare: $2.90 (MetroCard or OMNY contactless payment)

  • Details: This bus runs along 125th Street in Harlem and provides multiple subway connections for travel throughout Manhattan and other boroughs.
     

3. Q47 Bus

  • Route: LaGuardia Airport to Jackson Heights (Transfer available to E, F, M, R, and 7 trains).

  • Operating Hours: 24/7

  • Fare: $2.90 (MetroCard or OMNY contactless payment)

  • 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

  1. Buying Tickets:

    • MetroCard: Purchase at vending machines in LGA terminals or at subway stations.

    • OMNY: Tap your contactless credit/debit card or smart device on the reader when boarding.

  2. Bus Stops at LGA:

    • Terminal B: Ground level, exit the terminal and follow signs for buses.

    • Terminal C/D: Ground level, follow signs for buses.

    • Marine Air Terminal: Directly outside the terminal.

  3. Bus Arrival Times: Use MTA's Bus Time app or website to check real-time bus arrivals.
     

Connections to Other Boroughs
To Queens

  • Q70 SBS to Jackson Heights, then various bus/subway options for travel within Queens.
     

To Brooklyn

  • Q70 SBS to Jackson Heights/Roosevelt Avenue or Woodside/61st Street, then:

    • E Train (from Jackson Heights) to major Brooklyn destinations.

    • LIRR (from Woodside) to Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn.
       

To The Bronx

  • M60 SBS to Harlem/125th Street, then:

    • 4, 5, 6 Trains from 125th Street to The Bronx.
       

Useful Links

  • MTA Bus Time for real-time bus tracking.

  • MTA Trip Planner for planning your journey.

  • OMNY Payment Information for contactless fare payment details.

  • 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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