There is no JetBlack shuttle at LaGuardia — JetBlack does not run a scheduled shuttle, and no page that sells you a “JetBlack shuttle” timetable is telling the truth. What JetBlack does at LaGuardia is a private car, booked for your flight, at a per-trip written quote confirmed before you ride. The real shared options at LaGuardia are public transit and third-party shared vans, and this guide prices all of them honestly so you can pick by time, not by marketing.
The real options from LaGuardia, priced
- Q70 bus + subway — $3.00 total. The Q70 is free and runs to Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Ave (E, F, M, R, 7) and Woodside (7). Add one $3.00 subway fare and you reach Midtown Manhattan in roughly 45–60 minutes. Cheapest by far; worst with heavy luggage at rush hour.
- M60 Select Bus Service — $3.00. Runs across 125th Street in Manhattan and on to Broadway. Useful for Upper Manhattan; slower than the Q70 for Midtown.
- Shared vans (GO Airlink, ETS and similar) — roughly $20–$35 per person. Door-to-door shared rides, booked in advance. Expect other pickups and drop-offs along the way, so allow extra time versus a private car.
- Yellow taxi — metered, not flat. LaGuardia taxis run on the meter: typically $35–$52 before tolls and tip, roughly $55–$80 all-in to Manhattan depending on traffic and destination. There is no LaGuardia flat-rate program — anyone quoting you a “fixed LGA fare” for a yellow cab is wrong.
- JetBlack private car — per-trip written quote. A sedan, SUV or larger vehicle reserved for your flight only, with flight tracking included and meet-and-greet available as an extra (default pickup is express curbside). Your total is confirmed in writing before you ride, and it excludes tolls, the suggested 20% gratuity, and governmental fees.
What to allow
LaGuardia to Midtown Manhattan is roughly 8–10 miles. A private car or taxi takes about 30–45 minutes in clear traffic and 60–90 minutes at peak. The Q70 + subway chain takes 45–60 minutes regardless of road traffic, which is why it wins on reliability even though it loses on comfort. If your flight lands at peak hours, the transit chain is the honest recommendation for a solo traveler with one bag; a private car wins for families, groups, or anyone with more luggage than hands.
Booking a JetBlack car at LaGuardia
Book online or call with your flight number, terminal, and passenger and luggage counts. Flight tracking means a delayed arrival does not start your wait clock early, and your driver adjusts to the actual arrival. Confirm three things in writing before you ride: the vehicle class, the total and what it excludes, and the pickup point for your terminal. Child seats are available for about $35 per seat, confirmed at booking — never free.
Book online at jetblacktransportation.com/p/reservation/ or call +1-646-214-4828. JetBlack dispatch runs 24/7, flight tracking is included, and your total is confirmed in writing before you ride.
JetBlack Transportation has operated as a New York car service since 2010, from 34 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001. Cancellation is $31 total ($25 fee + $5 fees + $1 technology fee). Child seats are available for about $35 per seat, confirmed at booking — never free. Gratuity is not included; 20% is suggested.
