# LGA — New York (New York LaGuardia)

> LGA (New York LaGuardia) is the main international airport serving New York, United States. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/lga-new-york

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Use the Q70 LTD Bus to Jackson Heights subway (free), or Uber/Lyft from designated pickup
- **Typical fare:** $3 (Q70+subway) or $35–$60 (rideshare)
- **Journey time:** 35–55 min to Midtown
- **Pickup point:** Q70 stop curbside; rideshare at posted pickup zone per terminal
- **Key warning:** Anyone offering you a ride inside the terminal is unlicensed — walk past them
- **Fare reality (LGA → Midtown Manhattan):** expected $35–$60 rideshare; $3 Q70+subway · concerning $80+ · likely scam $100 flat 'town car'
- **Overall risk:** medium — No subway connection; AirTrain LGA cancelled (2023). Rideshare pickup is offsite at terminal-specific lots. 'Black car' touts inside baggage claim quote $80+ flat fares.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of LGA, ranked

1. **Q70 LTD Bus + Subway** _(recommended)_ — cost $2.90 (subway), journey 45–60 min, wait Every 10 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Free bus leg; Reliable
   - Cons: Two-leg trip
2. **Uber / Lyft** _(recommended)_ — cost $35–$60, journey 25–45 min, wait 5–15 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Direct; Tracked
   - Cons: Surge pricing; Pickup walk
3. **Yellow taxi** _(recommended)_ — cost $40–$70 metered, journey 25–45 min, wait Immediate, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Regulated
   - Cons: No flat fare from LGA
4. **M60 SBS bus** — cost $2.90, journey 45–75 min, wait Every 15 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Cheap
   - Cons: Slow; Crowded
5. **Unlicensed 'black car'** — cost $80–$150, journey 30–60 min, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Cons: Overcharge; Unsafe

## First 30 minutes after landing at LGA

1. Clear deplaning
2. Collect bags
3. Decide: Q70 bus (free + $2.90 subway) or rideshare
4. Q70 stops curbside, runs every 10 min to 74 St-Broadway (E/F/M/R/7)
5. For rideshare, follow signs to designated pickup lot
6. Total to Midtown: 35–55 min

## Common scams at LGA

- **Inside-terminal black car touts** (medium risk): Drivers approach in baggage claim offering 'town car' rides at $80–$150 flat. _How to avoid:_ Only use the official taxi stand, rideshare pickup zone, or Q70 bus.

## Payment warnings at LGA

- OMNY contactless tap works on bus and subway — no MetroCard needed
- Cards accepted in all taxis

## Arrival checklist for LGA

- OMNY-enabled phone/card
- Subway transfer plan
- Terminal noted

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Last updated: June 2026

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