A car is the clearest direct option for LGA airport transportation from Ramsey, while LaGuardia’s buses connect the airport with transit hubs in Queens. The airport also has taxis, rideshare services, and van and shuttle services.
- At LaGuardia: taxis, rideshare services, public buses, and van and shuttle services are available.
- Airport bus: the Q70 is free for Terminals B and C.
Where is LaGuardia relative to Ramsey?
LaGuardia Airport is a New York City airport served by buses, taxis, rideshare services, and van and shuttle services. If you are comparing airports for a Ramsey trip, Newark airport transportation from Ramsey is another route to consider.
How do you get from Ramsey to LGA by car?
The estimated drive from Ramsey to LaGuardia takes about 45 minutes. The estimate is a travel-time reference, not a guarantee of arrival time.
LaGuardia allows passengers and luggage to be unloaded at the curb outside each terminal. Those curbs are for active pickups and drop-offs only, and parking is not allowed on airport roadways or terminal frontages. If you are arranging a drop-off, plan for a brief stop rather than waiting at the terminal curb.
What taxi and shuttle options are available at LaGuardia?
LaGuardia has taxi, rideshare, and van and shuttle services, with different pickup arrangements around the terminals.
Taxis
After baggage claim, follow the terminal signs to the taxi stand. LaGuardia advises passengers to use only taxis from the official airport taxi stand. Its published taxi fare estimates exclude tips, tolls, and MTA congestion pricing, so treat them as partial estimates rather than a complete trip cost.
Rideshare
Pickup locations vary by terminal: Terminal A’s pickup is directly across the street from the terminal, while pickup for other terminals is in front of the terminal. Check the airport’s instructions for your terminal before arranging a pickup.
Shuttles
Shuttles outside each terminal take passengers to the rental car center. This is an airport connection, not a stated shuttle route from Ramsey.
For official ground-transportation assistance at LaGuardia, the Port Authority Information Center is in the arrivals area of each terminal, where uniformed staff can help.
Can you use public transportation and transfer points?
LaGuardia’s bus connections link the airport with transit hubs in Queens, including the Q70 LGA Link to Jackson Heights and Woodside connections.
The Q70 serves Terminals B and C and is fare-free for those terminals. It connects LaGuardia with Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Avenue and 74 St–Broadway; MTA also identifies Woodside LIRR as a Q70 connection. The airport identifies the M60-SBS as another bus serving LaGuardia.
Ramsey and Ramsey Route 17 are stations on NJ TRANSIT’s Main-Bergen County/Port Jervis Lines. For station details and connections, use the guide to Ramsey Station trains, parking and connections. Check current transit options before planning a rail-and-bus trip.
How much time should you allow for traffic and airport check-in?
The estimated drive is about 45 minutes, but it does not provide a traffic allowance or an airport check-in recommendation. Build your schedule around your flight and check current travel conditions before leaving.
At LaGuardia, follow the signs for your terminal’s taxi stand if you need a taxi after arrival. If someone is dropping you off, use the terminal curb for active unloading only; airport roadways and terminal frontages are not for parking.
Before you go: transportation details and conditions can change, so check the official site before you go.
For a 45-minute-by-car reference point, guest rooms are at Ramsey Inn & Suites.
FAQs
How long is the drive from Ramsey to LaGuardia?
The estimated drive is about 45 minutes.
Is the Q70 bus from LaGuardia free?
The Q70 is fare-free for LaGuardia Terminals B and C.
Where do you get a taxi at LaGuardia?
After baggage claim, follow the terminal signs to the taxi stand. The airport advises using only taxis from its official stand.
Does the airport shuttle go to Ramsey?
Shuttles outside each terminal take passengers to the rental car center; they do not provide a stated shuttle route to Ramsey.