How to get from Upper West Side to New York La Guardia Airport LGA by bus, subway and train?

By bus, subway and train

To get from Upper West Side to New York La Guardia Airport LGA in Queens, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the 2 subway from 86 St station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train and finally take the Q70-SBS bus from Roosevelt Av/61 St station to Laguardia/Terminal B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $9.65.

57min$9.65
Subway - 2
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Bus - Q70-SBSQ70-SBS
Walk to New York La Guardia Airport LGA
Leaves from 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Upper West Side
  • 2
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCHFAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Far Rockaway
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Woodside
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roosevelt Av/61 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - Q70-SBSQ70-SBS
    Wait for bus
    Q70-SBS
    LaGuardia Link +Select Bus Terminals C & B
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Laguardia/Terminal B
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to New York La Guardia Airport LGA
    Walk to
    New York La Guardia Airport LGA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Upper West Side to New York La Guardia Airport LGA in Queens, take the M104 bus from Broadway/W 86 St station to Broadway/W 116 St station. Next, take the M60-SBS bus from Broadway/W 116 St station to Manager's Parking Lot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

52min$2.90
Bus - M104M104
Bus - M60-SBSM60-SBS
Walk to New York La Guardia Airport LGA
Leaves from Broadway/W 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Upper West Side
  • 2
    Bus - M104M104
    Wait for bus
    M104
    West Harlem 129 St Via Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway/W 116 St
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - M60-SBSM60-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M60-SBS
    Select Bus La Guardia Airport
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Manager's Parking Lot
    ID 500
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to New York La Guardia Airport LGA
    Walk to
    New York La Guardia Airport LGA
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Upper West Side to New York La Guardia Airport LGA

The distance between Upper West Side, Queens and New York La Guardia Airport LGA, Queens is approximately 13.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Upper West Side to New York La Guardia Airport LGA by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Queens – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Upper West Side

Upper West Side is located at Upper West Side, Queens and the nearest public transit station is W 86 St/Amsterdam Av.

Subway stations close to Upper West Side:

  • 96 St
  • 79 St
  • 81 St-Museum Of Natural History

Bus stations close to Upper West Side:

  • W 86 St/Amsterdam Av
  • Broadway/W 85 St
  • Amsterdam Av/W 83 St

Public transit stations close to New York La Guardia Airport LGA, Queens

New York La Guardia Airport LGA is located at New York La Guardia Airport LGA, Queens and the nearest public transit station is Laguardia/Terminal B.

Subway stations close to New York La Guardia Airport LGA:

  • 103 St-Corona Plaza
  • Junction Blvd
  • 111 St

Bus stations close to New York La Guardia Airport LGA:

  • Laguardia/Terminal B
  • LaGuardia Rd/94 St
  • 94 St/Ditmars Blvd

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Upper West Side to New York La Guardia Airport LGA in Queens, take the M104 bus from Broadway/W 86 St station to Broadway/W 116 St station. Next, take the M60-SBS bus from Broadway/W 116 St station to Manager's Parking Lot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

52min$2.90
Bus - M104M104
Bus - M60-SBSM60-SBS
Walk to New York La Guardia Airport LGA
Leaves from Broadway/W 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Upper West Side
  • 2
    Bus - M104M104
    Wait for bus
    M104
    West Harlem 129 St Via Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway/W 116 St
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - M60-SBSM60-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M60-SBS
    Select Bus La Guardia Airport
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Manager's Parking Lot
    ID 500
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to New York La Guardia Airport LGA
    Walk to
    New York La Guardia Airport LGA
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Upper West Side to New York La Guardia Airport LGA?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, Bus line Q70-SBS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Upper West Side to New York La Guardia Airport LGA?

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line M104, Bus line M60-SBS.

  • Is there a direct subway between Upper West Side and New York La Guardia Airport LGA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Upper West Side to New York La Guardia Airport LGA?

    The 2 subway line goes from Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College station near Upper West Side in Manhattan to 34 St-Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till New York La Guardia Airport LGA station near New York La Guardia Airport LGA in Queens.

  • How long does it take to travel from Upper West Side to New York La Guardia Airport LGA by subway, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Upper West Side in Manhattan and New York La Guardia Airport LGA in Queens by subway, train and bus is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Upper West Side to get to New York La Guardia Airport LGA?

    Get on the 2 subway from the Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College station near Upper West Side in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Upper West Side and New York La Guardia Airport LGA?

    Get off the subway at the New York La Guardia Airport LGA stop, which is closest to New York La Guardia Airport LGA in Queens.

  • How much is the total subway, train and bus fare from Upper West Side to New York La Guardia Airport LGA?

    The ride from Upper West Side to New York La Guardia Airport LGA costs $9.65.

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