Yes — five MTA bus routes serve LaGuardia Airport, and the one most travelers want is the Q70 LaGuardia Link: free to board, running 24 hours a day, nonstop from Terminals B and C to the Jackson Heights subway hub, where the 7, E, F, M, and R trains reach Manhattan. Add one $3.00 subway fare and the whole trip to Midtown costs $3.00 and takes 45 to 75 minutes. The M60 Select Bus Service is the only bus that runs directly into Manhattan, crossing 125th Street in Harlem. There is no AirTrain and no train that reaches LaGuardia — every public trip to the airport starts with a bus, and the bus you pick depends on where you are coming from. One thing to know before you plan around the terminals: Terminal A, the Marine Air Terminal, has had no scheduled commercial flights since Spirit Airlines ceased all operations there on May 2, 2026, and the Port Authority states it remains closed to the public — JetBlue service is possible from 2027, with no reopening date announced. Only Terminals B and C have scheduled flights.
The 5 public routes to LaGuardia, at a glance
Five routes, two of them the ones that matter for most trips. The Q70 is the airport’s dedicated link; the M60 is the only direct bus to Manhattan; the other three are local Queens connectors. Four of the five stop right outside Terminals B and C, where all scheduled flights operate — the fifth, the Q33, stops only at Terminal A, which has no scheduled flights.
- Q70 LaGuardia Link — free, 24/7, Terminals B and C to Jackson Heights subway and Woodside LIRR
- M60 Select Bus Service — $3.00, the only bus into Manhattan, via 125th Street to Broadway and 106th Street
- Q72 — $3.00, Rego Park and Junction Boulevard to Terminals B and C
- Q90 — $3.00, limited-stop from downtown Flushing and Main Street to Terminals B and C
- Q33 — $3.00, Jackson Heights to the Terminal A stop, but Terminal A has no scheduled flights — do not ride it to catch a flight
One change worth knowing before you follow an old guide: the MTA’s Queens bus network redesign in 2025 moved airport service off the Q48 and the Q47 — the Q90 now runs the Flushing airport service the Q48 used to provide, and the Q33 now runs the Terminal A service the Q47 used to provide — though Terminal A itself has had no scheduled flights since May 2026. If a page still tells you to take the Q48 or Q47 to the airport, it is out of date. The bus LaGuardia to Manhattan guide covers the same five routes with current 2026 fares, and the shuttle bus LaGuardia guide sorts every free and paid shuttle at the airport. The how to get to LGA airport using public transportation FAQ covers the Q70 and M60 in brief.
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The Q70 LaGuardia Link: free to the subway
The Q70 is the backbone of every budget trip to LaGuardia. It has been free for every rider since April 2022 — no OMNY tap, no MetroCard, no cash to board — and it runs 24 hours a day, every 8 to 10 minutes in daytime, with luggage racks built for airport trips. It picks up at Terminals B and C and runs nonstop to Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Avenue, where the 7, E, F, M, and R trains connect, in about 15 minutes in normal traffic. It also stops at Woodside, where the LIRR runs to Penn Station and Grand Central Madison. From Jackson Heights, one $3.00 subway tap reaches Midtown in 20 to 35 minutes, so the full trip is $3.00 and 45 to 75 minutes door to door. The Q70 serves Terminals B and C only — no scheduled passenger lands at Terminal A, which has had no commercial flights since May 2026; the airport’s free All Terminals Shuttle connects the Terminal A stop for private-aviation users. Transfers between subway and bus stay free for two hours on the same card or device.
The M60: the only bus that enters Manhattan
The M60 Select Bus Service is the only public bus that runs directly between Manhattan and LaGuardia, and it stops at Terminals B, C, and A — but Terminal A has no scheduled flights, so for a flight you want Terminal B or C. It starts on Broadway at 106th Street on the Upper West Side, runs along 125th Street through Harlem, crosses the RFK–Triborough Bridge through Astoria, and enters the airport — a $3.00 fare, paid by tapping a contactless card, phone, or OMNY card. Along the way it connects with the 1, A, B, C, D, 4, 5, and 6 trains, so it works well if you are headed to Upper Manhattan or the Upper West Side. It is slower than the Q70-plus-subway combination in traffic, because it crosses the bridge and runs on city streets the whole way — but it is the only public option that drops you in Manhattan without a transfer. The best transportation from LGA to Manhattan guide compares the M60 against the Q70 route on time and price.
The Queens local buses: Q72, Q90, and Q33
The other three routes are local connectors, and they matter if you live in Queens or are coming from eastern Queens and Long Island. The Q72 runs from Rego Park, near the 63rd Drive–Rego Park station on the M and R trains, up Junction Boulevard — it crosses Roosevelt Avenue at the Junction Boulevard 7 station — to Terminals B and C. The Q90 is a limited-stop route from downtown Flushing, near the Flushing–Main Street 7 station, to Terminals B and C via Willets Point. The Q33 runs from Jackson Heights to the Terminal A stop, which the Q70 does not serve — but Terminal A has had no scheduled flights since May 2026, so do not ride the Q33 to catch a flight. All three cost the standard $3.00 bus fare. They are slower and less luggage-friendly than the Q70, with regular stops and no luggage racks, so they are the right choice only when your starting point is near their route — for a Manhattan trip, the Q70 or the M60 wins every time.
What public transport cannot do at LaGuardia
LaGuardia has no AirTrain and no rail link of any kind — proposals come and go, but as of 2026 the bus is still the link, and that shapes the honest limits of the trip. The Q70 has luggage racks; the subway does not, and the Jackson Heights transfer means stairs, crowds, and carrying your own bags. A $160 million Port Authority, MTA, and DOT program — priority signals, a BQE bus lane, a dedicated Terminal C pickup area, station improvements at Jackson Heights and Woodside — is making the free bus faster and more reliable, but it does not change the transfer. If you are traveling with heavy luggage, small children, or a tight flight, the honest alternative is a pre-booked car: a LaGuardia Airport transfer by car is quoted per trip, not metered, with the driver tracking your flight — and LaGuardia is the closest of New York’s three major airports to Manhattan, so the car trip is short. The La Guardia airport transportation guide lays out all five ways to the airport — transit, taxi, rideshare, shared vans, and black car — with the same 2026 fares used here.
So the short version: yes, public transportation reaches LaGuardia — the free Q70 to the subway is the cheapest way in the city at $3.00 total, the M60 is the only bus that enters Manhattan, and the Q72, Q90, and Q33 cover Queens. Check the current schedule at mta.info before you travel, since bus routing around the airport has shifted during the terminal redevelopment, and give yourself 45 to 90 minutes for the full trip.
Are there any public transportation options available to reach LaGuardia Airport?
Yes. Five MTA bus routes serve LaGuardia Airport: the free Q70 LaGuardia Link to the Jackson Heights subway hub, the M60 Select Bus Service into Manhattan, and the Q72, Q90, and Q33 local buses in Queens. One thing to know: Terminal A, the Marine Air Terminal, has had no scheduled commercial flights since Spirit Airlines ceased operations on May 2, 2026 — only Terminals B and C have scheduled flights. There is no AirTrain and no train that reaches LaGuardia — every public trip to the airport starts with a bus.
What is the cheapest way to get to LaGuardia Airport by public transport?
The cheapest way is the free Q70 LaGuardia Link bus to Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Avenue, then one $3.00 subway fare into Manhattan — $3.00 in total. The Q70 has been free for every rider since April 2022, runs 24 hours a day every 8 to 10 minutes in daytime, and takes about 15 minutes to the subway.
Which bus goes directly from Manhattan to LaGuardia Airport?
The M60 Select Bus Service is the only bus that runs directly between Manhattan and LaGuardia Airport. It starts on Broadway at 106th Street, runs along 125th Street through Harlem, and stops at Terminals B, C, and A for a $3.00 fare — but Terminal A has no scheduled flights, so for a flight you want Terminal B or C. It is slower than the Q70-plus-subway route in traffic, but it needs no transfer.
Is there an AirTrain or subway to LaGuardia Airport?
No. LaGuardia has no AirTrain and no subway station — it is the only one of New York’s three major airports without a rail link. The dedicated public connection is the free Q70 bus to the Jackson Heights subway hub, where the 7, E, F, M, and R trains connect, or to Woodside for the LIRR to Penn Station and Grand Central Madison.
Sources
- MTA — Q70 LaGuardia Link (free fare since April 2022; 24-hour service; Terminals B and C to Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Avenue and Woodside), accessed 2026-11-07
- MTA — Subway and local bus base fare ($3.00, effective 4 January 2026); LIRR CityTicket ($5.25 off-peak, $7.25 peak), accessed 2026-11-07
- MTA Queens bus network redesign (2025) — Q90 replaces Q48 airport service from Flushing; Q33 replaces Q47 Terminal A service, reported 29 October 2026
- Port Authority of New York and New Jersey — LaGuardia ground transportation (M60 Select Bus Service, the only bus into Manhattan; no AirTrain), accessed 2026-11-07
- Port Authority of New York and New Jersey / Wikipedia — Marine Air Terminal (Terminal A): no scheduled commercial flights since Spirit Airlines ceased all operations on May 2, 2026; terminal closed to the public, JetBlue service possible from 2027 with no reopening date announced, accessed 2026-11-07
- JetBlack Transportation — owner-confirmed service facts (booking channels, cancellation, tip, child seats, WAV), confirmed 2026-10-26
