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Chelsea to LaGuardia Airport by subway and bus

Quick answer: Take an uptown E train from 23 St to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av, then take the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus from 74 St/Roosevelt Av Station to LaGuardia/Terminal B. The trip takes about 51 minutes door to door on a weekday (45 to 55 depending on the connection). The E train comes about every 5 minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.

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Chelsea to LaGuardia Airport

Trip timeabout51min
How oftenAbout every 5 minutes (E)
  • E
  • Q70 LaGuardia Link
  1. Walk 2 minto 23 St
  2. E E trainFrom 23 St, uptown9 stops, about 21 min
  3. Change at Jackson Hts-Roosevelt AvWalk about 3 min
  4. Q70 LaGuardia Link Q70 LaGuardia Link busFrom 74 St/Roosevelt Av Station3 stops, about 15 min
  5. Get off at LaGuardia/Terminal B
  6. LaGuardia AirportWalk about 5 min

Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips

By Cobblehop · · Source: MTA schedules (fall 2026), checked November 7, 2026

Step by step

  1. Walk about 2 minutes from Chelsea to 23 St.
  2. Take an uptown E train from 23 St to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av. It's 9 stops, about 21 minutes.
  3. At Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av, walk about 3 minutes to 74 St/Roosevelt Av Station for the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus.
  4. Take the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus from 74 St/Roosevelt Av Station to LaGuardia/Terminal B. It's 3 stops, about 15 minutes.
  5. From LaGuardia/Terminal B, walk about 5 minutes to LaGuardia Airport.

Times and frequency

From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.

DayFirst tripLast tripTypical tripE train in the daytime
WeekdaysRuns all night53 minAbout every 5 minutes
SaturdayRuns all night55 minAbout every 12 minutes
SundayRuns all night55 minAbout every 12 minutes

Late at night

This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 61 minutes, and the E train comes about every 20 minutes.

Step-free access

For the subway part of this trip: 23 St (E platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av/74 St-Broadway (E platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations. Elevators can be out of service, so check elevator status on mta.info before you go.

What it costs

Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.

Chelsea to LaGuardia Airport: common questions

How do I get from Chelsea to LaGuardia Airport by public transit?

Take an uptown E train from 23 St to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av, then take the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus from 74 St/Roosevelt Av Station to LaGuardia/Terminal B.

How long does it take?

About 51 minutes door to door on a weekday, 45 to 55 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 55 minutes.

Do I have to change along the way?

Yes, once: at Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av.

Does it run all night?

This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 61 minutes, and the E train comes about every 20 minutes.

How much does it cost?

Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.

Sources

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Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.

Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.

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