LaGuardia Airport to Union 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 R train from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 14 St-Union Sq. The trip takes about 68 minutes door to door on a weekday (62 to 71 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 14 St-Union Sq between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
LaGuardia Airport to Union Square
- Q70 LaGuardia Link
- R
- 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
- R R trainFrom Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av, Manhattan-bound15 stops, about 30 min
- Get off at 14 St-Union Sq
- Union SquareWalk about 3 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 R train.
- Take a Manhattan-bound R train from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 14 St-Union Sq. It's 15 stops, about 30 minutes.
- From 14 St-Union Sq, walk about 3 minutes to Union Square.
Other ways to go
- Take the M60 Select Bus Service bus from LaGuardia Airport/Terminal B to Hoyt Av/31 St, then take a Manhattan-bound N or W train from Astoria Blvd to 14 St-Union Sq: about 66 minutes.
- 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, then take a downtown N, Q or W train from 34 St-Herald Sq to 14 St-Union Sq: about 65 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 | R train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 69 min | About every 8 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 62 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 61 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 70 minutes. The R train doesn't run from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 14 St-Union Sq between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after 23 St. The next stop is 14 St-Union 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 (R platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 14 St-Union Sq (R 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 Union Square: common questions
How do I get from LaGuardia Airport to Union Square 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 14 St-Union Sq.
How long does it take?
About 68 minutes door to door on a weekday, 62 to 71 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 62 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 70 minutes. The R train doesn't run from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 14 St-Union Sq 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.
Related routes
- LaGuardia Airport to Times Square
- LaGuardia Airport to Empire State Building
- LaGuardia Airport to Rockefeller Center
- JFK Airport to Union Square
- Penn Station to Union Square
- Grand Central Terminal to Union 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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