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Uber and Lyft from LGA to Long Island City

We estimate UberX at $41–58 and Lyft at $43–53 for the 6.9-mile trip from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Long Island City, which takes about 26 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$37–$58

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Taxi is lowest at $37–$42.

Typical prices, not live

Taxi Metered taxi

4 seats · Lowest

$37–$42

Good confidence. NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) meter rates. Hail one, use a taxi stand or a local taxi app.

Lyft Lyft

4 seats

$43–$53

Good confidence. Serves New York City. New to Lyft? First-ride offer

Open in Lyft

Uber UberX

4 seats

$41–$58

Good confidence. Serves New York City. New to Uber? First-ride offer

Open in Uber

Not available for this trip (1)

Waymo is testing in New York City, NY without public rides.

What these prices include

Each range covers what about half of riders are quoted at this hour. Apps often show different riders different prices at the same moment, so check before you book.

We found no tolls on this route. Tips are not included.

Self-driving service areas are community-traced from operators' published maps and may lag changes. Credit: Robotaxi Tracker (CC BY 4.0) and AV Map.

Estimates, not quotes.

Price by ride type

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$36–51 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$38–47 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$41–58 UberX · 4 seats	$43–53 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$48–69 Priority · 4 seats	$49–60 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$51–72 Comfort · 4 seats	$58–71 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$58–82 UberXL · 6 seats	$59–73 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$83–119 Black · 4 seats	$100–124 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$107–153 Black SUV · 6 seats	$122–152 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$47–66 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the LGA airport pickup fee of $3.50. Tolls we know of are included. Tips are not. .

Taking a taxi

We estimate a metered taxi at $37–42 before tip, from the city's regulated rates, including mta state surcharge ($0.50) and improvement surcharge ($1.00) and airport access fee ($2.00) and laguardia surcharge ($5.00). Taxi rates do not surge. See taxi rates in New York City.

Self-driving rides on this route

Self-driving rides in New York City

Waymo. Waymo is testing in New York City, NY without public rides.

Common questions

How much is an Uber from LGA to Long Island City?

We estimate UberX at $41–58 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $58–82. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from LGA to Long Island City?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $43–53 and Lyft XL at $59–73 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from LGA to Long Island City?

The two are about the same on this route in our estimates. Either can be cheaper at a given moment, so compare both before booking.

How much is a taxi from LGA to Long Island City?

We estimate a metered taxi at $37–42, before tip. Taxi rates are regulated and do not surge, so a taxi can be the cheaper choice when ride apps are busy.

How long is the ride from LGA to Long Island City?

About 26 minutes for 6.9 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

Can I take a self-driving car from LGA to Long Island City?

Not for this exact trip right now, based on the service areas we track. Waymo is testing in New York City, NY without public rides.

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