LaGuardia Airport to Museum of Modern Art 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 E or F train from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 5 Av/53 St. The trip takes about 51 minutes door to door on a weekday (47 to 55 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 Museum of Modern Art
- Q70 LaGuardia Link
- E / F
- Follow the signsto LaGuardia/Terminal B
- Q70 LaGuardia Link Q70 LaGuardia Link busFrom LaGuardia/Terminal B1 stop, about 19 min
- Change at Roosevelt Av/74 StWalk about 3 min
- E / F E or F trainFrom Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av, Manhattan-bound4 stops, about 11 min
- Get off at 5 Av/53 St
- Museum of Modern ArtWalk about 8 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 19 minutes.
- At Roosevelt Av/74 St, walk about 3 minutes to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av for the E or F train.
- Take a Manhattan-bound E or F train from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 5 Av/53 St. It's 4 stops, about 11 minutes.
- From 5 Av/53 St, walk about 8 minutes to Museum of Modern Art.
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 | 53 min | About every 7 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 49 min | About every 10 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 47 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
- Take the first train that comes. The E and F trains all stop at both Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av and 5 Av/53 St.
- Know your stop. Get ready after Lexington Av/53 St. The next stop is 5 Av/53 St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Address: 11 W. 53rd St. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
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; 5 Av/53 St (F platform) is not 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 Museum of Modern Art: common questions
How do I get from LaGuardia Airport to Museum of Modern Art by public transit?
Take the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus from LaGuardia/Terminal B to Roosevelt Av/74 St, then take a Manhattan-bound E or F train from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 5 Av/53 St.
How long does it take?
About 51 minutes door to door on a weekday, 47 to 55 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 49 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
- Empire State Building to Museum of Modern Art
- Central Park to Museum of Modern Art
- 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)
- Museum of Modern Art: visitor information
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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