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

From Laguardia Airport to Upper West Side by bus and subway

To get from Laguardia Airport to Upper West 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 1 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 79 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

61min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q70-SBSQ70-SBS
Subway - R
Subway - 1
Walk to Upper West Side
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 Fare Free Terminals B-C
  • 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
    Times Sq-42 St
    24 min
  • 7
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    137 St-City College
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    79 St
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Upper West Side
    Walk to
    Upper West Side
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Laguardia Airport to Upper West Side by bus and subway via Q70-SBS, E and 1

To get from Laguardia Airport to Upper West 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 E subway and finally take the 1 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 79 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

65min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q70-SBSQ70-SBS
Subway - E
Subway - 1
Walk to Upper West Side
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 Fare Free Terminals B-C
  • 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 - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    19 min
  • 7
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    79 St
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Upper West Side
    Walk to
    Upper West Side
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Laguardia Airport to Upper West Side

The distance between Laguardia Airport, Manhattan and Upper West Side, Manhattan is approximately 11.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Laguardia Airport to Upper West 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 Airport/Terminal B.

Subway stations close to Laguardia Airport:

  • Junction Blvd
  • 90 St-Elmhurst Av
  • 111 St

Bus stations close to Laguardia Airport:

  • LaGuardia Airport/Terminal B
  • Lga/Terminal B
  • Laguardia/Terminal B

Public transit stations close to Upper West Side, Manhattan

Upper West Side is located at Upper West Side, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Broadway/W 75 St.

Subway stations close to Upper West Side:

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

Bus stations close to Upper West Side:

  • Broadway/W 75 St
  • W 79 St/Riverside Dr
  • Broadway/W 79 St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Laguardia Airport to Upper West Side by bus and subway via Q70-SBS, E and 1

To get from Laguardia Airport to Upper West 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 E subway and finally take the 1 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 79 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

65min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q70-SBSQ70-SBS
Subway - E
Subway - 1
Walk to Upper West Side
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 Fare Free Terminals B-C
  • 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 - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    19 min
  • 7
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    79 St
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Upper West Side
    Walk to
    Upper West Side
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line Q70-SBS, Bus line R, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line Q70-SBS, Bus line E, Bus line 1.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 1 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Laguardia Airport in Queens and Upper West Side in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 1 hr 1 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the LaGuardia Link Fare Free Terminals B-C station, which is closest to Upper West Side in Manhattan.

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

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

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