Transfer from New York La Guardia Airport to Times Square
Essential facts for transfers from New York LaGuardia Airport to Times Square
Updated 24/06/2026
The Grand Central Parkway and Queens-Midtown Tunnel form the direct 15-kilometre route into Manhattan, typically completed in under 20 minutes off-peak. Pre-booking eliminates wait times and surge pricing, with your driver meeting you at the baggage-hall exit.
- Route
- New York LaGuardia Airport to Times Square
- Distance
- 15.0 km / 9.3 miles
- Average travel time
- 0h 19min
- Starting price
- USD 76.09
- Flight monitoring
- Real-time flight tracking — driver adjusts if delayed
- Waiting time
- 60 min free wait at arrivals, 15 min for other pickups
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What to know about the New York LaGuardia Airport → Times Square route
Tolls, traffic windows and drop-off logistics that apply to this specific route.
Direct Route & Tolls Included
Journey via Grand Central Parkway and Queens-Midtown Tunnel ($7.46 toll included). Congestion-relief zone charge ($9 peak, 5 a.m.–9 p.m. weekdays; 9 a.m.–9 p.m. weekends) built into fixed fare. No additional road charges.
Peak-Hour Traffic Windows
Off-peak (10 a.m.–4 p.m., 10 p.m.–6 a.m.): 19-minute baseline. Morning rush (7–9 a.m.) and evening rush (5–7 p.m.) weekdays extend drive to 40–45 minutes. Weekend afternoons moderate; plan extra 10–15 minutes.
Times Square Drop-Off Logistics
Curbside drop-off near Times Sq–42 St Station via 6th or 7th Avenue (Broadway pedestrianised). Provide hotel name or landmark for precise routing. Driver assists with luggage; 16+ station exits available for onward transit or hotel access.
Vehicles for New York LaGuardia Airport to Times Square
Choose the right vehicle for your group size and comfort needs. All fares are fixed and include meet & greet.
Economy
Skoda Octavia, Toyota Prius or similar
USD 76.09
Standard Sedan
Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar
USD 105.68
First Class
Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series or similar
USD 195.50
SUV
Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban or similar
USD 193.31
Standard Van
Mercedes Vito, Ford Custom or similar
USD 111.08
Minibus
Mercedes Sprinter or similar — up to 12 pax
USD 277.69
Transfer from New York LaGuardia Airport to Times Square
Your drive follows the Grand Central Parkway eastward from LaGuardia, passing Citi Field and the Unisphere before merging onto the Long Island Expressway toward the Queens-Midtown Tunnel. This toll tunnel cuts beneath the East River, depositing you on Manhattan's East Side near 42nd Street, where the driver navigates via 6th or 7th Avenue to reach Times Square's pedestrianised Broadway zone. The landscape shifts from Queens' low-rise commercial districts to Midtown's towering office and entertainment blocks in minutes.
At LaGuardia, your driver meets you at the arrivals baggage-hall exit of your landing terminal, holding a nameplate—a guaranteed, monitored arrival with no search required. Off-peak journeys take 19 minutes; morning and evening rush hours (typically 7–9 a.m. and 5–7 p.m. weekdays) can extend the drive to 40–45 minutes. The Queens-Midtown Tunnel toll and congestion-relief zone charge are both included in your fixed fare, so no surprises at journey's end. Allow extra time if arriving during peak periods or on weekends when Midtown foot traffic peaks.
Public transit offers the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus plus the 7 subway line for $2.90, but involves 35–50 minutes of travel, transfers, and navigating crowded platforms with luggage. Yellow taxis and rideshare surge pricing regularly spike to $40–60 during peak hours. A private transfer guarantees a fixed price, door-to-door convenience, real-time flight tracking, and a reserved seat—eliminating the chaos of shared transport and the unpredictability of street-hail cabs in Midtown traffic.




How to book your transfer from New York LaGuardia Airport to Times Square
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