Midtown Manhattan to LaGuardia Airport by subway and bus
Quick answer: Take an uptown F train from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr 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 46 minutes door to door on a weekday (40 to 49 depending on the connection). The F train comes about every 6 minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
Midtown Manhattan to LaGuardia Airport
- F
- Q70 LaGuardia Link
- Walk 2 minto 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
- F F trainFrom 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, uptown5 stops, about 15 min
- Change at Jackson Hts-Roosevelt AvWalk about 3 min
- 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 2 minutes from Midtown Manhattan to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.
- Take an uptown F train from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av. It's 5 stops, about 15 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 | F train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 47 min | About every 6 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 50 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 51 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 46 minutes, and the F train comes about every 20 minutes.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr (F platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 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.
Midtown Manhattan to LaGuardia Airport: common questions
How do I get from Midtown Manhattan to LaGuardia Airport by public transit?
Take an uptown F train from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr 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 46 minutes door to door on a weekday, 40 to 49 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 50 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 46 minutes, and the F train 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
- Midtown Manhattan to JFK Airport
- 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)
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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