Penn Station to LaGuardia Airport by LIRR and bus
Quick answer: Take an LIRR train toward Ronkonkoma from Penn Station to Woodside, then take the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus from Roosevelt Av/61 St to LaGuardia/Terminal B. The trip takes about 51 minutes door to door on a weekday (46 to 54 depending on the connection). An LIRR train comes about every 15 minutes during the day. Every line on this trip runs all night.
Penn Station to LaGuardia Airport
- LIRR
- Q70 LaGuardia Link
- LIRR LIRR trainFrom Penn Station toward Ronkonkoma1 stop, about 11 min
- Change at WoodsideWalk about 2 min
- Q70 LaGuardia Link Q70 LaGuardia Link busFrom Roosevelt Av/61 St4 stops, about 22 min
- Get off at LaGuardia/Terminal B
- LaGuardia AirportWalk about 5 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take an LIRR train toward Ronkonkoma from Penn Station to Woodside. It's 1 stop, about 11 minutes.
- At Woodside, walk about 2 minutes to Roosevelt Av/61 St for the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus.
- Take the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus from Roosevelt Av/61 St to LaGuardia/Terminal B. It's 4 stops, about 22 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 | 51 min | About every 7 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 55 min | About every 10 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 54 min | About every 10 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 60 minutes, and the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Check the train's destination. Not every LIRR train at Penn Station goes to Woodside. Trains to Huntington, Babylon or Ronkonkoma don't. On a weekday 85 trains do; look for Woodside on the board.
- Know your stop. Get ready after LaGuardia/Terminal C. The next stop is LaGuardia/Terminal B. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Newark Penn Station is a different station, in Newark, New Jersey. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- Moynihan Train Hall, across the street, serves LIRR and Amtrak riders too. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
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.
- LIRR inside New York City (CityTicket): $5.25 off-peak, $7.25 peak. Buy it in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station ticket machine before you board. It doesn't include a subway or bus transfer.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Penn Station to LaGuardia Airport: common questions
How do I get from Penn Station to LaGuardia Airport by public transit?
Take an LIRR train toward Ronkonkoma from Penn Station to Woodside, then take the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus from Roosevelt Av/61 St to LaGuardia/Terminal B.
How long does it take?
About 51 minutes door to door on a weekday, 46 to 54 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 55 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Woodside.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 60 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. LIRR inside New York City (CityTicket): $5.25 off-peak, $7.25 peak. Buy it in the MTA TrainTime app or at a station ticket machine before you board. It doesn't include a subway or bus transfer.
Related routes
- Penn Station to Rockefeller Center
- Penn Station to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Penn Station to Statue of Liberty ferry at Battery Park
- Times Square to LaGuardia Airport
- Grand Central Terminal to LaGuardia Airport
- Midtown Manhattan 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
- MTA: LIRR and Metro-North fares
- LaGuardia Airport: public transportation
- Penn Station: visitor information
- Penn Station: 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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