How to get from Laguardia Airport to Upper East Side by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Laguardia Airport to Upper East Side in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the Q70-SBS bus from Laguardia/Terminal B station to Roosevelt Av/74 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R subway and finally take the 4 subway from Lexington Av/59 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

53min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q70-SBSQ70-SBS
Subway - R
Subway - 4
Leaves from Laguardia/Terminal B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laguardia/Terminal B
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q70-SBSQ70-SBS
    Wait for bus
    Q70-SBS
    LaGuardia Link +Select Bus Terminals C & B
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt Av/74 St
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    74 St-Broadway
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Ridge-95 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/59 St
    19 min
  • 7
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Burnside Av
  • 8
    Ride to subway station 86 St
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via Q70-SBS, R and 6

To get from Laguardia Airport to Upper East Side in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the Q70-SBS bus from Laguardia/Terminal B station to Roosevelt Av/74 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R subway and finally take the 6 subway from Lexington Av/59 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

53min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q70-SBSQ70-SBS
Subway - R
Subway - 6
Leaves from Laguardia/Terminal B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laguardia/Terminal B
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q70-SBSQ70-SBS
    Wait for bus
    Q70-SBS
    LaGuardia Link +Select Bus Terminals C & B
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt Av/74 St
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    74 St-Broadway
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Ridge-95 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/59 St
    19 min
  • 7
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Parkchester
  • 8
    Ride to subway station 86 St
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Laguardia Airport to Upper East Side

The distance between Laguardia Airport, Manhattan and Upper East Side, Manhattan is approximately 9.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Laguardia Airport to Upper East Side by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Laguardia Airport

Laguardia Airport is located at New York, NY 11371, United States, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Laguardia/Terminal B.

Subway stations close to Laguardia Airport:

  • 82 St-Jackson Hts
  • Junction Blvd
  • 103 St-Corona Plaza

Bus stations close to Laguardia Airport:

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

Public transit stations close to Upper East Side, Manhattan

Upper East Side is located at Upper East Side, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 3 Av/E 86 St.

Subway stations close to Upper East Side:

  • 96 St
  • 86 St
  • 77 St

Bus stations close to Upper East Side:

  • 3 Av/E 86 St
  • E 86 St/3 Av
  • 3rd Ave & 85th St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and subway via Q70-SBS, R and 6

To get from Laguardia Airport to Upper East Side in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the Q70-SBS bus from Laguardia/Terminal B station to Roosevelt Av/74 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R subway and finally take the 6 subway from Lexington Av/59 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

53min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q70-SBSQ70-SBS
Subway - R
Subway - 6
Leaves from Laguardia/Terminal B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laguardia/Terminal B
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q70-SBSQ70-SBS
    Wait for bus
    Q70-SBS
    LaGuardia Link +Select Bus Terminals C & B
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt Av/74 St
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    74 St-Broadway
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Ridge-95 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/59 St
    19 min
  • 7
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Parkchester
  • 8
    Ride to subway station 86 St
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Laguardia Airport to Upper East Side?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line Q70-SBS, Bus line R, Bus line 4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Laguardia Airport to Upper East Side?

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Bus line Q70-SBS, Bus line R, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between Laguardia Airport and Upper East Side?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Laguardia Airport to Upper East Side?

    The Q70-SBS bus line goes from Laguardia/Terminal B station near Laguardia Airport in Queens to LaGuardia Link +Select Bus Terminals C & B station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till LaGuardia Link +Select Bus Terminals C & B station near Upper East Side in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Laguardia Airport to Upper East Side by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Laguardia Airport in Queens and Upper East Side in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Laguardia Airport to get to Upper East Side?

    Get on the Q70-SBS bus from the Laguardia/Terminal B stop near Laguardia Airport in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Laguardia Airport and Upper East Side?

    Get off the bus at the LaGuardia Link +Select Bus Terminals C & B station, which is closest to Upper East Side in Manhattan.

  • How much is the bus fare from Laguardia Airport to Upper East Side?

    The ride from Laguardia Airport to Upper East Side costs $2.90.

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