Long Island City to LaGuardia Airport by subway and bus
Quick answer: Take an Outbound E or F train from Court Sq-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 39 minutes door to door on a weekday (35 to 42 depending on the connection). The E or F train comes every few minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
Long Island City to LaGuardia Airport
- E / F
- Q70 LaGuardia Link
- Walk 4 minto Court Sq-23 St
- E / F E or F trainFrom Court Sq-23 St, Outbound2 stops, about 8 min
- Change at Jackson Hts-Roosevelt AvWalk about 3 min to 74 St/Roosevelt Av Station
- Q70 LaGuardia Link Q70 LaGuardia Link busFrom 74 St/Roosevelt Av Station3 stops, about 15 min
- Get off at LaGuardia/Terminal B
- LaGuardia AirportWalk about 5 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 4 minutes from Long Island City to Court Sq-23 St.
- Take an Outbound E or F train from Court Sq-23 St to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av. It's 2 stops, about 8 minutes.
- At Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av, walk about 3 minutes to 74 St/Roosevelt Av Station for the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus.
- Take the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus from 74 St/Roosevelt Av Station to LaGuardia/Terminal B. It's 3 stops, about 15 minutes.
- 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.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | Q70 LaGuardia Link bus in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 40 min | About every 7 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 45 min | About every 10 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 45 min | About every 10 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 51 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 Court Sq-23 St and Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Court Sq-23 St (F platform) is only partly accessible (Manhattan-bound only); Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av/74 St-Broadway (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.
Long Island City to LaGuardia Airport: common questions
How do I get from Long Island City to LaGuardia Airport by public transit?
Take an Outbound E or F train from Court Sq-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 39 minutes door to door on a weekday, 35 to 42 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 45 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 51 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 Long Island City
- Long Island City to JFK Airport
- Long Island City to Midtown Manhattan
- Long Island City to Financial District
- Times Square to LaGuardia Airport
- Penn Station to LaGuardia Airport
- Grand Central Terminal to LaGuardia Airport
- 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)
- Long Island City: 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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