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Taxi Services from LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

1. Taxi Stands at LGA

  • Terminal B: Located outside the Arrivals level (ground level).

  • Terminal C/D: Taxi stands are located outside the Arrivals level (ground level).

  • Marine Air Terminal: Taxi stand located directly outside the terminal.
     

How to Get a Taxi at LGA

  1. Follow Signs: Once you exit the terminal, follow the signs for ground transportation and taxis.

  2. Queue: Join the taxi queue at the designated taxi stands. Airport personnel are usually available to assist and manage the queue.

  3. Dispatch: An airport taxi dispatcher will help you get a taxi. You may be given a slip of paper with the taxi’s medallion number for safety and fare reference.
     

Estimated Taxi Fares from LGA

  • To Manhattan:

    • Flat Fare: LaGuardia Airport does not have a flat fare to Manhattan like JFK. Fares are metered.

    • Estimated Fare: $30 - $45 (excluding tolls and tips).

    • Tolls: Additional charges apply if the taxi takes a route with tolls (e.g., through a tunnel or bridge).

    • Tips: Customary tip is 15-20% of the fare.
       

  • To Brooklyn:

    • Estimated Fare: $30 - $50 (depending on the destination within Brooklyn).

    • Tolls and Tips: Additional toll charges and customary tips apply.
       

  • To Queens:

    • Estimated Fare: $20 - $40 (depending on the destination within Queens).

    • Tolls and Tips: Additional toll charges and customary tips apply.
       

  • To The Bronx:

    • Estimated Fare: $35 - $50 (depending on the destination within The Bronx).

    • Tolls and Tips: Additional toll charges and customary tips apply.
       

  • To Staten Island:

    • Estimated Fare: $50 - $70 (depending on the destination within Staten Island).

    • Tolls and Tips: Additional toll charges and customary tips apply.
       

Payment Methods

  • Cash: Accepted by all taxis.

  • Credit/Debit Cards: Most NYC taxis are equipped with card payment systems. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover are typically accepted.

  • Contactless Payment: Some taxis also accept contactless payments (e.g., Apple Pay, Google Pay).
     

Additional Tips

  • Receipts: Always ask for a receipt. It will include the taxi's medallion number, the fare, and contact information.

  • Accessibility: Accessible taxis (with ramps) are available. You can request one from the dispatcher.

  • Complaints and Lost Items: If you have a complaint or lost an item, you can contact the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) via their website.
     

Useful Links

  • NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC): Official website for taxi regulations, complaints, and lost items.

  • NYC Taxi Fare Calculator: Tool to estimate your taxi fare from LGA to various destinations.

  • LaGuardia Airport Transportation: Official LGA website for ground transportation information.
     

By using these services, you can conveniently travel from LaGuardia Airport to Manhattan and other boroughs via taxi.

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