Airport guide

The LaGuardia Car Service Guide

LaGuardia (LGA) is the closest major airport to Manhattan. This guide covers where your chauffeur meets you, how long the drive takes, and how to book a LaGuardia car service with your price shown upfront.

In short

1 min read · or just these 4 points

  1. LaGuardia is the closest major airport to Manhattan: Midtown is about 25–45 minutes away.
  2. Your chauffeur waits in arrivals with a name sign, and your flight is tracked.
  3. A sedan fits up to 3 travelers; a Luxury SUV fits up to 7 with more luggage space.
  4. Your fare is shown before you pay, with tolls included.

How LaGuardia pickups work.

Terminal ATerminal A Parking1Arrivals2Car Services pickup

Terminal A

Directly across the street from the terminal

Follow signsCar Services

  1. Collect your bags at baggage claim in arrivals. With Meet & Greet, your chauffeur meets you there with a name sign.
  2. Exit the terminal and cross the street, following the Car Services signs. Your car waits in the Car Services pickup area.
Terminal BTerminal B Parking Garage1Arrivals2Level 2 · Car Services

Terminal B

Level 2 of the Terminal B parking garage

Follow signsCar Services

  1. Collect your bags at baggage claim in arrivals. With Meet & Greet, your chauffeur meets you there with a name sign.
  2. Follow the Car Services signs to the Terminal B parking garage. Your car waits on Level 2.
Terminal CTerminal C Parking1Arrivals2Inner lane · Car Services

Terminal C

Arrivals level, inner lane

Follow signsCar Services

  1. Collect your bags at baggage claim in arrivals. With Meet & Greet, your chauffeur meets you there with a name sign.
  2. Step out to the arrivals inner lane, following the Car Services signs. Your car waits there.

Pickup locations from laguardiaairport.com, checked October 2026. Airports move pickup areas during construction; your chauffeur confirms the exact spot by text on the day. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

01

Terminal A, B or C

Tell us your airline and we confirm your terminal. Your chauffeur waits in arrivals with a name sign and helps with your bags.

02

Flight tracking

Your flight number lets us follow your arrival. Early or late, the pickup moves with your actual landing time.

03

Room for your bags

Choose a sedan for up to 3 travelers or a Luxury SUV for up to 7 with plenty of luggage space.

04

One price, shown upfront

You see your fare before paying, with tolls already included. No surge pricing at the curb.

LaGuardia to Manhattan and beyond.

Midtown Manhattan
About 25 to 45 minutes
Upper East Side
About 20 to 35 minutes
Lower Manhattan
About 35 to 55 minutes
Brooklyn
About 30 to 50 minutes
Westchester
About 30 to 45 minutes
Greenwich, CT
About 40 to 60 minutes

Typical estimates outside rush hour. Traffic can change times significantly.

Flying elsewhere? Read our JFK guide, Newark guide or Teterboro guide.

Questions, answered

How far is LaGuardia Airport from Midtown Manhattan?

LaGuardia (LGA) is about 8 to 10 miles from Midtown. The drive usually takes 25 to 45 minutes outside rush hour, and longer on weekday evenings or in bad weather.

Where will my chauffeur meet me at LaGuardia?

For meet and greet pickups your chauffeur waits in the arrivals area of your terminal (A, B or C) with a name sign, then walks you to the car. You can also choose a curbside pickup and we will text you the car details.

What if my flight to LaGuardia is delayed?

Add your flight number when you book. We follow your flight and adjust the pickup time to your actual landing, so a delay does not mean a missed ride.

How much is a car service from LaGuardia?

Your price is shown upfront before you pay, with tolls included. It is based on the driving distance to your destination. Current rates for each vehicle are on our pricing page.

When should I leave Manhattan for a LaGuardia flight?

For domestic flights, most travelers leave Midtown about 2 to 2.5 hours before departure. Allow more time on weekday afternoons, Friday evenings and holiday weekends.

Can you fit a family with lots of luggage?

Yes. Our Luxury SUVs seat up to 7 passengers with room for bags, and child car seats can be requested when you book.