Quick Takeaways Full Comparison Table Airport/Service Distance to Midtown Drive Time (Light/Heavy Traffic) Public Transit Time/Cost Taxi/Rideshare Cost Best For Notes (Reputation & More) LaGuardia (LGA) 8-10 miles 20-40 min / 45-90 min 40-60 min / $3-10 (Q70 bus + subway) $35-60 Quick domestic hits, NYC airport closest to Manhattan Renovations done; crowds at 4/5
Quick Takeaways Full Comparison Table Option Base Fare 2026 (est.) Congestion Surcharge Worst-Case Surge Reality Fixed Rate Available? Insurance & Licensing (per TLC) Avg Rating as of Jan 07, 2026 Notes Yellow Taxi Metered ~$55-80 JFK-Manhattan $2.50-5 N/A No Full TLC ~3.5/5 (forum waits, surges) Hail-easy but unpredictable; eco pushes ongoing, slower than chauffeur cars
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