LaGuardia Airport to Macy's Herald Square by bus and subway
Quick answer: Take the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus from LaGuardia/Terminal B to Roosevelt Av/74 St, then take a Manhattan-bound F train from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 34 St-Herald Sq. The trip takes about 57 minutes door to door on a weekday (50 to 59 depending on the connection). The Q70 LaGuardia Link bus comes about every 7 minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
LaGuardia Airport to Macy's Herald Square
- Q70 LaGuardia Link
- F
- Follow the signsto LaGuardia/Terminal B
- Q70 LaGuardia Link Q70 LaGuardia Link busFrom LaGuardia/Terminal B1 stop, about 20 min
- Change at Roosevelt Av/74 StWalk about 3 min
- F F trainFrom Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av, Manhattan-bound7 stops, about 16 min
- Get off at 34 St-Herald Sq
- Macy's Herald SquareWalk about 5 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- At LaGuardia, follow the signs for ground transportation and buses to the LaGuardia/Terminal B stop (about 5 minutes on foot from the middle of the airport).
- Take the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus from LaGuardia/Terminal B to Roosevelt Av/74 St. It's 1 stop, about 20 minutes.
- At Roosevelt Av/74 St, walk about 3 minutes to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av for the F train.
- Take a Manhattan-bound F train from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 34 St-Herald Sq. It's 7 stops, about 16 minutes.
- From 34 St-Herald Sq, walk about 5 minutes to Macy's Herald Square.
Other ways to go
- Take the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus from LaGuardia/Terminal B to Roosevelt Av/74 St, then take a Manhattan-bound E train from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 34 St-Penn Station: about 57 minutes.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times.
Times and frequency
From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | Q70 LaGuardia Link bus in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 57 min | About every 7 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 54 min | About every 10 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 53 min | About every 10 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 61 minutes, and the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after 42 St-Bryant Pk. The next stop is 34 St-Herald Sq. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av/74 St-Broadway (F platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 34 St-Herald Sq (F 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
- 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.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
LaGuardia Airport to Macy's Herald Square: common questions
How do I get from LaGuardia Airport to Macy's Herald Square by public transit?
Take the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus from LaGuardia/Terminal B to Roosevelt Av/74 St, then take a Manhattan-bound F train from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 34 St-Herald Sq.
How long does it take?
About 57 minutes door to door on a weekday, 50 to 59 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 54 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Roosevelt Av/74 St.
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 Q70 LaGuardia Link bus 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.
Related routes
- LaGuardia Airport to Times Square
- LaGuardia Airport to Empire State Building
- LaGuardia Airport to Rockefeller Center
- Central Park to Macy's Herald Square
- All New York routes
Sources
Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:
- MTA: developer data (the GTFS schedules used on this page)
- MTA: subway and bus fares
- LaGuardia Airport: public transportation
- MTA subway stations, with accessibility (data.ny.gov)
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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