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LaGuardia Airport to St. George, Staten Island by bus, subway and ferry

Quick answer: Take the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus from LaGuardia/Terminal B to Roosevelt Av/74 St, then take a Manhattan-bound R train from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Whitehall St-South Ferry, then take the Staten Island Ferry from Whitehall Ferry Terminal to St. George Ferry Terminal. The trip takes about 124 minutes door to door on a weekday (118 to 128 depending on the connection). The Q70 LaGuardia Link bus comes about every 7 minutes during the day. The R train doesn't run from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Whitehall St-South Ferry between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.

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LaGuardia Airport to St. George, Staten Island

Trip timeabout2h 04min
How oftenAbout every 7 minutes (Q70 LaGuardia Link)
  • Q70 LaGuardia Link
  • R
  • Staten Island Ferry
  1. Follow the signsto LaGuardia/Terminal B
  2. Q70 LaGuardia Link Q70 LaGuardia Link busFrom LaGuardia/Terminal B1 stop, about 20 min
  3. Change at Roosevelt Av/74 StWalk about 3 min
  4. R R trainFrom Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av, Manhattan-bound22 stops, about 45 min
  5. Change at Whitehall St-South FerryWalk about 6 min
  6. Staten Island Ferry Staten Island FerryFrom Whitehall Ferry TerminalAbout 25 min
  7. Get off at St. George Ferry Terminal
  8. St. George, Staten IslandWalk about 2 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. 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).
  2. Take the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus from LaGuardia/Terminal B to Roosevelt Av/74 St. It's 1 stop, about 20 minutes.
  3. At Roosevelt Av/74 St, walk about 3 minutes to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av for the R train.
  4. Take a Manhattan-bound R train from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Whitehall St-South Ferry. It's 22 stops, about 45 minutes.
  5. At Whitehall St-South Ferry, walk about 6 minutes to Whitehall Ferry Terminal for the Staten Island Ferry.
  6. Take the Staten Island Ferry from Whitehall Ferry Terminal to St. George Ferry Terminal. About 25 minutes.
  7. From St. George Ferry Terminal, walk about 2 minutes to St. George, Staten Island.

Other ways to go

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.

DayFirst tripLast tripTypical tripR train in the daytime
WeekdaysAround the clock (another line late at night)124 minAbout every 8 minutes
SaturdayAround the clock (another line late at night)117 minAbout every 12 minutes
SundayAround the clock (another line late at night)117 minAbout every 12 minutes

Late at night

This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 129 minutes. The R train doesn't run from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Whitehall St-South Ferry between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.

Step-free access

For the subway part of this trip: Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av/74 St-Broadway (R platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Whitehall St-South Ferry (R 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

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

LaGuardia Airport to St. George, Staten Island: common questions

How do I get from LaGuardia Airport to St. George, Staten Island by public transit?

Take the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus from LaGuardia/Terminal B to Roosevelt Av/74 St, then take a Manhattan-bound R train from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Whitehall St-South Ferry, then take the Staten Island Ferry from Whitehall Ferry Terminal to St. George Ferry Terminal.

How long does it take?

About 124 minutes door to door on a weekday, 118 to 128 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 117 minutes.

Do I have to change along the way?

Yes, 2 times: at Roosevelt Av/74 St and Whitehall St-South Ferry.

Does it run all night?

This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 129 minutes. The R train doesn't run from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Whitehall St-South Ferry between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.

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. The Staten Island Ferry doesn't charge a fare, and you don't need a ticket.

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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