Uber and Lyft at LGA

What a ride costs from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to the places people go most in New York City, around midday on a weekday.

Where to meet your ride at LGA

Uber and Lyft pickup: Each terminal has its own signed Ride App Pick Up area: across the street from Terminal A, Level 2 of the Terminal B parking garage, and the arrivals inner lane at Terminal C. Collect your bags first, then follow the signs.
Terminal A: Directly across the street from the terminal; follow the Ride App Pick Up signs.
Terminal B: Level 2 of the Terminal B parking garage; follow the Ride App Pick Up signs.
Terminal C: Arrivals level, inner lane; follow the Ride App Pick Up signs.
Dropoff: Designated areas in front of the terminals; the airport notes the exact spot can vary, so check the app.
Taxis: Use the official taxi stand outside each terminal. Fares are metered (about $30-$52 to Times Square) plus tolls; pickups add a $2.00 Port Authority access fee, $1 on weekdays 4-8 pm and $0.50 from 8 pm to 6 am.
Self-driving rides: None as of October 2026
Train or bus: The free Q70 LaGuardia Link bus runs from Terminals B and C to the Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av / 74 St-Broadway subway hub, where a subway ride costs $3.00.

Terminal B pickups are inside the parking garage on Level 2, not at the curb, so head there before you request.
The Q70 bus to the subway is free, making LGA to Manhattan a $3.00 trip.
The $3.50 Port Authority fee applies to app rides in both directions; taxis pay $2.00 on pickups only.

Last checked October 11, 2026. Pickup areas move during construction, so follow the signs and the app on the day. Sources: laguardiaairport.com, laguardiaairport.com, laguardiaairport.com, jfkairport.com. .

Prices from LGA by destination

To	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft	UberXL	Taxi
Times Square	9.0 mi	34 min	$65–87	$67–80	$87–119	$56–63
Grand Central Terminal	8.3 mi	27 min	$57–76	$59–70	$76–103	$52–58
World Trade Center	13.9 mi	41 min	$97–126	$99–116	$126–169	$87–96
Upper East Side	8.3 mi	29 min	$58–77	$59–71	$77–105	$52–58
Upper West Side	9.3 mi	34 min	$63–86	$65–78	$85–117	$56–63
Williamsburg	6.9 mi	22 min	$38–54	$40–49	$54–76	$36–41
Downtown Brooklyn	10.3 mi	40 min	$60–86	$63–77	$85–122	$51–58
Long Island City	6.9 mi	26 min	$41–58	$43–53	$58–82	$37–42
Harlem	6.5 mi	25 min	$47–63	$49–58	$63–86	$43–48
Penn Station	9.0 mi	33 min	$64–85	$66–78	$85–116	$56–62

Estimates for a weekday around midday, with the airport fee and any tolls we can price included. Tips are not. Taxi figures use the regulated meter or flat fare. .

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Airport fees at LGA

Rideshare trips at LGA carry an airport fee of $3.50 on pickups and $3.50 on dropoffs, which our estimates include. Port Authority airport access fee for for-hire vehicles, effective 15 March 2026 (previously $2.50). Scheduled to rise to $4.50 on 15 March 2027 and $5.00 on 15 March 2028. Source.

Self-driving rides at LGA

We do not know of a self-driving service that serves LGA today. See where self-driving rides are available.

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Common questions

How much is an Uber from LGA?

It depends on where you are going. For example, we estimate UberX from LGA to Times Square at $65–87 around midday on a weekday. The table on this page lists 10 popular destinations.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper at LGA?

They are usually within a few dollars of each other, and either can be cheaper at a given moment. From LGA to Times Square we estimate UberX at $65–87 and Lyft at $67–80.

Is there an airport fee for Uber and Lyft at LGA?

Yes. Our estimates add $3.50 for pickups and $3.50 for dropoffs at LGA.

Can I take a self-driving car to or from LGA?

We do not know of a self-driving service that picks up or drops off at LGA today.