As a New Yorker, it's mind blogging that as massively extensive our subway system in NYC which is the largest in the world it has no direct connect with two major airports in NYC. It's crazy!
It is insane that there are no rails that connect to the subway. There have been proposal after proposal on how to improve the situation, but it takes forever for anything to get approved.
I just got back home from a NY trip a week ago and my flight landed on LGA. The Q70 is free for now, so you don't have to use OMNY or metrocard... It will go straight to a subway station (I can't recall which was) but from there I just took one train up to midtown. it took me around 40 minutes to arrive at my hotel in times square.
Last visit to NYC grabbed an Uber from LGA to Manhattan and took 70 minutes and cost $89. Our return to LGA was via Subway to Jackson Hts - Roosevelt Av Station, then we grabbed the Q70 bus which is free and saved a lot of money, this took us about 40 minutes. Much better than a cab or uber.
I just love how clear and slow you speak. This makes it very understandable for those whose primary language isn't English and those with learning challenges
I am travelling to Manhattan for business, and as this is a brand new job, money is tight. I am amazed that you just made me feel confident spending $2.75 each way rather than $75 each way. The explanation of the Metro Card - Paper Ticket - Free Transfer was AWESOME!
I keep looking at these videos thinking I will suddenly discover a better way to get to and from the airports. The sad truth is that my anxiety just won't accept carrying my luggage onto public transportation. In the end, it's worth it to me to pay for the cab/rideshare. That said, thanks for all of your videos, they're great! 🙂
It's awkward if you are not used to it so I don't blame you. Personally, I probably take a cab/rideshare 70% of the time when traveling to and from the airport, especially coming from a flight and it's pretty late. I'm just too tired.
This is SO HELPFUL!! I’m going to NYFW in February and no one seems to know how to help me. I’m landing in LaGuardia but NYFW is in Manhattan so trying to figure transport has become a NIGHTMARE. So watching this knowing I can easily just grab a cab and figure everything out is waaaaay easier!! Thank you sooooo much for doing this video for those who’ve never been to NYC
I love this video. One thing to note about LGA is that the yellow taxi stand isn't visible once you exit the airport. You follow the signs to where it says the taxis are and the only cars you can see are the private taxis. To get to the yellow cabs you have to follow the "Taxi" signs outside and *then* cross the street past a barrier (there's another Taxi sign on the other side of the road that's not very obvious) to get to where the real taxi stand is. If you can't find it (like I couldn't) just ask an airport employee.
I absolutely love flying from LGA. I really don't understand all the hate. It is a fine airport just like any other. I live in the East Village and I just spend 2.75 and 50-60 minutes to get there: Take the 4 subway from Union Square to Grand Central, transfer to the 7 and go to Jackson Heights Roosevelt, and then take the Q70 to the airport. On the way back it is just M60 to 125th St and Lexington and then the 4 subway to Union Square. It is really easy and cheap. I LOATHE going to other cities where you have to take a taxi or an Uber or have someone pick you up to get anywhere. I didn't know about the trick to take the N/W. If I were going to Midtown that is definitely what I would do. Great video as always!
Thanks for this! I should have mentioned that if someone misses the Astoria stop on the M60, they could just get off at 125th instead. There are a lot of talk right now on how to expand public transit at LGA. The latest is by ferry that will dock at Pier 11. I was excited for an AirTrain, but there's so much debate around it.
LOVE the price comparison. Great video. Extremely helpful and clearly explained. It's helping me realize how easy public transportation can be. Will check out your other videos. Thanks!!
Excellent breakdown Thea! BTW, The fastest was to get into "the city" is to catch the LIRR from woodside, but only if you are headed to the area of Penn station anyway.
@@UrbanCaffeine you made a great video, I wouldn't have added anything to it. The LGA/LIRR Is not a choice many people would make, and the only reason I did it was the fact that there were zero youtube videos about that option, and I like filling in obscure options and information on my channel. So we did it, documented what it was like, and put it out there. It was an interesting choice Fast because it's non stop, a little more expensive than the subway, but limiting because of the whole Penn Station thing.
My fav from Terminals 🅱️, C, & D is Q70 to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Ave/74th St-Broadway & 🚇 to Manhattan but my fav from Terminal 🅰️ is M60 to Astoria Boulevard & 🚇 to Manhattan
La Guardia is very easy to access From any point to Roosevelt Ave you find a good amount of trains mta and buses....once you get in Roosevelt Ave then take the Q70 that is turned into a shuttle bus all the way to every single terminal 😊
I found your channel just a week ago and I like it a lot. When moving in a city other than cost and speed, comfort is a third factor that people take into consideration. I'm surprised that most of the web guides and video I found on RU-vid advice to take the bus and then the subway from Jackson Heights(not a nice station imho). When instead with one more stop of bus you can get woodside and take the a train to Penn station. The train passes every 15min and takes about 10mins with no stops. I'm not from NYC, just happened to visit in November, when even the info points in LGA advice to go to Jackson Heights 😑. Is there any particular reason not to prefer the train from Woodside?
As I would be an international traveller this is only of benefit for my domestic flights once in New York, but I think the bus and subway from Manhattan looks fine.
@@UrbanCaffeine I am used to public transport so it’s not that of an issue. It’s the using a metrocard to get a bus ticket that seems strange, and not using the metrocard directly.
@@davidlazarus67 I know it's so crazy. Welcome to New York. But I guess the upside to phasing out the MetroCard in favor of OMNY is not having to do this weird ticket thing.
When I was in new york, I took the m60 bus to upper Manhattan, then the red subway line to Columbus Circle which is where I was staying. Found that easier
Seems simple, doesn't it? Nice video well explained. If this is thought of as "navigating in the urban jungle," are you the princess or the queen of said jungle?
The thumbnail shows an R68A 7 train, 7 trains can't run these type of equipment since they can’t fit. They use R188s. R68As only run on the lettered lines.
If I land in LGA on a domestic flight and I need to go to JFK for my international flight, do you have a video covering transfers between the various airports? Or just use public transport? I saw ads for “black car limo” services that provides transfers between airports and it feels no different than a Lyft/Uber/taxi since they all have to travel on the road.
There used to be a shuttle bus but it looks like they are no longer running. I think most people just take a taxi or Lyft/Uber, partly because it's faster than public transit and they are easy to find at the airport. Any other private car service will be about the same, unless they car pool then it can be cheaper.
I don't know why I'm so nervous to take a bus from LGA to the subway. I'm not scared of anything I'm just so scared of getting lost. Like the fear of getting off the plane and being in another country like oh my God I don't know what anything is. I'm sure there's tons of signs everywhere plus a bunch of people who will look like they know what they're doing that you don't necessarily just want to follow but might help you feel like you're going in the right direction lol. I've only ever taken a taxi from JFK to Manhattan and now I'm going to be flying into LaGuardia and I want to try to take the cheaper options to mid town. It seems like it's going to be so straightforward and easy but I still have those nerves that I need to shake in the next couple of weeks. Coming from a big metro area where there aren't even sidewalks to really walk on and you have to drive everywhere kind of stinks in this instance
Hi there. Everyday there are a lot of people who really don't know where they are going so you're not alone. It's very common to ask around and locals are pretty helpful. Hope you have a good trip and good luck!
@@UrbanCaffeine thank you! Yeah looking from the outside, it's so funny to feel like you're the only one that doesn't know where you're going or feels nervous when there's just so many people coming in and out that probably feel the same way. It's nice perspective
Thanks for all the videos Urban Caffeine! When flying in to LGA next month our group will consist of two adults, two grandparents, and one 12-year old, so five people total. We will all have luggage with us. What would you suggest for getting to a hotel near Grand Central? I was thinking of a pre-booking a mini-van from a private car service like Carmel, but would love to know what your suggestions would be. I know with certainty that the grandparents won't want to do the bus/subway option. Our flight lands at 6:40pm on a Thursday, if that makes a difference.
Personally, I would just take an Uber XL. It fits 5 people and they are usually a van anyways. I would pick Uber for simplicity. No need to pre-book. I'm not sure how much Carmel would charge, but I wouldn't expect Uber XL to be more than $100 (around $60 during nonpeak hours). Another option in case Uber is surging during that time is to take two yellow cabs. They don't surge and I estimate your two cabs won't be more than $100 total (maybe $40-50 per cab).
Great video! If I pay with credit card on q70 bus at Laguardia, do I not receive a paper ticket? Because in the past, sometimes there have been NYPD officers checking people for the paper ticket as they get off the bus at Roosevelt Av if they used the metrocard. But if you pay with a credit card, you won't have a paper ticket?
Hi there. Inspectors should have a handheld scanner to check your credit card and see that you paid. Here's a tweet about it: twitter.com/NYCTSubway/status/1299767614034653185?s=20
Hmmm so for public transit, I would take the AirTrain to Jamaica Station → E subway train to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av → Q70 bus to LGA. The AirTrain at JFK is now $8. The subway will be $2.75 and bus is considered a free transfer.
Hi Urban Caffeine, Can you suggest a city guide who can assist you in you Newyork trip ? I will be Travelling End Jan-23 and if you can advise, thanks alot.
better idea take a cab from lga to the woodside station of the LIRR (about 4 miles) take the LIRR to Mannhattan or Take the LIRR to Jamaica and then the AirTrain to JFK
For people who arrived at nyc for tourism land at lga want to use bus to go to mid town manhattan , dont have any way of payment except cash? What can.they do??
So if travelling with 3 people and paying the first trip let's say by bus with the same credit card, I can transfer to the subway free within the next two hours, right? Great videos as always!
Hello! 👋 The Q70 bus is now free from LGA airport to the subway. So you just have to pay for the subway. As for the transfer for multiple people on one card, I can't personally confirm if you can. But someone here once commented that it worked for their group.
Hi! Omny does not have an app. You just need a contactless card or Google pay/ apple pay to pay and your fare will be capped automatically. Urban Caffeine made a wonderful video explaining more on her channel!
Hi there. Yes, taxis are pretty much available all the time. Here's a picture I posted on the estimated fares at LGA: twitter.com/urbancaffeineYT/status/1567482815834460160
I will be going from Manhattan to LGA next week: As I will stay in NYC for 1 week, I will buy the 7-day Unlimited-Card (33 USD). Will there be an extra cost for the bus (M60 or Q70) or is it included? Thanks for the answer :)
@@blackhammer1869 I just got back from Newark today. The pick up area (at least in Terminal B), is not labeled "Lyft" or "Uber". They are simply labeled as "Passenger Pick Up 1", "Passenger Pick Up 2", etc. But the app will coordinate at which one you can meet your driver at. From your gate, just follow signs to "Ground Transportation".
@@UrbanCaffeine thank u so much for this info, I really do appreciate u going the extra mile for your viewers. I can’t wait to come to your wonderful City
I would estimate around $40 (more or less). It really depends on demand and traffic. I think taxi and Uber/Lyft are about the same. You can pay with cash with a taxi. With Uber/Lyft, the price is locked in.
Can i buy the bus ticket with my 7 days unlimited Metrocard or I have to load some cash amount in my Metrocard first to purchase the bus ticket? Thank you
Hi there. The 7-day unlimited works on local NYC buses. I made an entire video on the MetroCard if you haven't seen it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3XHA4LczF2A.html
@@UrbanCaffeine I thought Q70 is local NYC bus no?! I will be landed in LGA without Metrocard! If I buy 7 day unlimited Metrocard at airport, Can I use it to buy Q70 bus ticket?!
Curious if we will see other people with their luggage? I mean I'll have a small duffle bag but just curious and nervous to feel so out of place and lost. Lol
I see people with luggage all the time. Even locals carry around a lot of bags. People don't have cars so it's kinda expected that you are carrying a lot of stuff with you all the time. Check out this video of a guy who took a I-beam on the subway: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-l2-fLxSE1yw.html
