Book a private LGA car service between LaGuardia Airport and Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester, Long Island, Connecticut or New Jersey. Gotham Ride provides TLC-licensed chauffeurs, flight tracking, 60 minutes of airport wait time and your selected vehicle class. Manhattan rates start at $188.42 for a Business Class Sedan. Enter your route and travel time in the booking form to see the current price.
Add your flight number when you book. Dispatch monitors the arrival and updates your chauffeur when the flight lands early or late. Your confirmation includes pickup instructions and chauffeur contact details.
Manhattan rates start at $188.42 for a Business Class Sedan. Your route, travel date, pickup time and vehicle determine the final quote. Review the price before you confirm the reservation.
Your reservation includes 60 minutes of airport wait time. Flight tracking helps the chauffeur match the pickup to your arrival. Choose curbside pickup or select Meet and Greet service when available.
Choose the vehicle class that fits your passenger and luggage count. Gotham Ride uses commercially insured vehicles operated by TLC-licensed chauffeurs. Vehicle make and model can vary within each class.
By the Hour (2 hr Min)
$ 94.26Starting Rate
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By the Hour (2 hr Min)
$119.98Starting Rate
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$ 124.46Starting Rate
$ 181.68
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$ 159.99Starting Rate
$ 211.96
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$ 169.99Starting Rate
$ 211.96
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$ 199.46Starting Rate
$ 357.23Select a vehicle after you enter the pickup address, destination, date and passenger count. The booking form shows the current quote before you confirm.
| Vehicle class | Capacity | Starting price | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Class Sedan | 3 passengers, 2 bags | From $188.42 | Solo travelers and couples |
| Comfort Van | 6 passengers, 4 bags | From $209.60 | Families and extra luggage |
| Business SUV | 6 passengers, 5 bags | From $243.05 | Groups and airport luggage |
| First Class Sedan | 3 passengers, 2 bags | From $289.88 | Executive travel |
| First Class SUV | 6 passengers, 6 bags | From $298.80 | Premium group travel |
| Business Sprinter Van | 14 passengers, 15 bags | From $404.71 | Large groups |
Starting prices reflect the lowest quoted Manhattan route at the time of review. Pickup location, destination, date, time, vehicle availability and added services can change the final price.
Need several stops or service by the hour? See our hourly chauffeur service.
Upfront pricing, flight tracking and 60 minutes of airport wait time.
LaGuardia Airport sits in Queens, about nine miles from Midtown Manhattan. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway, RFK Bridge, FDR Drive and BQE controls the trip time. Your chauffeur checks the route before pickup.
Plan for about 25 to 35 minutes outside rush hour. Weekday mornings and late afternoons can add 15 to 30 minutes.
Trips to the Financial District, Tribeca, SoHo and Battery Park often take 35 to 50 minutes.
Astoria and Long Island City can take 10 to 25 minutes. Williamsburg, DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights often take 25 to 40 minutes.
An LGA to JFK transfer can take 25 to 45 minutes. An LGA to Newark transfer often takes 50 to 80 minutes. Leave a connection buffer for traffic, baggage claim and terminal access.
| Destination | Typical travel time | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Midtown Manhattan | 25 to 35 minutes | From $188.42 |
| Lower Manhattan | 35 to 50 minutes | Check current quote |
| Brooklyn | 25 to 40 minutes | Check current quote |
| Queens | 10 to 25 minutes | Check current quote |
| JFK Airport | 25 to 45 minutes | Check current quote |
| Newark Airport | 50 to 80 minutes | Check current quote |
Travel times are estimates. Traffic, weather, terminal congestion and road closures can change the trip.
Prefer to speak with us? Call 24/7: 212-763-7722
You shouldn’t need a PhD to book airport transportation. Here’s the actual process, start to finish.
Go to gothamride.com, enter "LGA" or "LaGuardia" as pickup, add your destination, select vehicle type, pick your arrival time. System quotes you the flat rate. Enter passenger name, flight number (optional but recommended for tracking), and phone number. Pay online (15% gratuity already included) or arrange to pay the chauffeur (add 15% gratuity). Confirmation email arrives in 30 seconds with chauffeur contact info and pickup instructions. Prefer to talk to a human? Call 212-763-7722 anytime. We're 24/7. You can also use the Gotham Ride app (iOS and Android) for bookings, stored addresses, and real-time chauffeur tracking.
When you provide a flight number, our system pulls real-time data from FlightAware. If your scheduled 5:00 PM landing turns into 6:15 PM because of O'Hare weather delays, the chauffeur's dispatch updates automatically. You don't need to call us. You don't need to text "delayed." The system knows, and the pickup time shifts to match your actual arrival.
Curbside pickup (included in base rate): Once you land, grab your bags, walk outside to the Ground Transportation area. Text the chauffeur "ready" or call the number from your confirmation email. They'll reply with exact parking spot: "Terminal B, second vehicle on the right, black Mercedes." Total time from text to wheels rolling: 3-5 minutes. Meet & Greet (+$35): Chauffeur meets you inside the terminal at baggage claim, holding a sign with your name. They'll help with luggage, walk you to the vehicle, and handle loading. Worth it if you're traveling with kids, have mobility concerns, or just want the full-service experience.
Fixed rates to all 9 NYC and regional airports. Professional service, guaranteed on-time.
Your chauffeur receives the flight details attached to the reservation. Dispatch checks the arrival time and current traffic before pickup. Allow extra time for baggage claim, terminal congestion and weekday rush hours.
Every Gotham Ride chauffeur holds a valid NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission license. That’s not a formality. It means background checks, drug testing, vehicle inspections, and commercial insurance that actually covers you if something goes wrong. Compare that to the rideshare driver who started last week and is using their personal car with personal insurance. Our drivers average 5+ years of professional chauffeur experience, they know LGA’s terminal layout, the Grand Central Parkway patterns, and which FDR exit puts you closest to your hotel.
Professional chauffeur service across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut & Long Island
| Service Area | Key Neighborhoods & Destinations |
|---|---|
| Manhattan Most Popular | Midtown, Financial District, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Tribeca, SoHo, Greenwich Village, Chelsea, Battery Park City, Hudson Yards |
| Brooklyn | Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Park Slope, Williamsburg, Downtown Brooklyn, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Fort Greene, Prospect Heights |
| New Jersey | Jersey City, Hoboken, Fort Lee, Paramus, Ridgewood, Short Hills, Montclair, Princeton, Morristown, Englewood Cliffs |
| Queens | Long Island City, Astoria, Forest Hills, Jamaica Estates, Bayside, Flushing |
| Westchester | White Plains, Scarsdale, Rye, Bronxville, Larchmont, Chappaqua, Armonk, New Rochelle |
| Other Airports | JFK Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Teterboro Airport, Westchester County Airport |
Service coverage: Book travel between LGA and Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Westchester, New Jersey or Connecticut. Enter the route online for a current quote or call 212-763-7722.
Need to connect from LGA to Newark Airport for a connecting flight? Transfer from LaGuardia Airport to JFK? We handle inter-airport transfers. Or maybe you’re flying into LaGuardia Airport but your actual destination is Philadelphia, Boston, or DC—we do city-to-city car service for long-distance trips where flying doesn’t make sense (or you just prefer a private vehicle to Amtrak).
Private LGA transfers with upfront pricing and flight tracking.
Manhattan rates start at $188.42 for a Business Class Sedan, $209.60 for a Comfort Van, $243.05 for a Business SUV, $289.88 for a First Class Sedan, $298.80 for a First Class SUV and $404.71 for a Business Sprinter Van. Your route, date, time, vehicle and selected services determine the final price.
For curbside pickup (included in base rate), your chauffeur waits in the Ground Transportation area outside your terminal. You’ll receive their exact location via text. For Meet & Greet (+$35), the chauffeur meets you inside at baggage claim with a name sign.
Yes. We monitor all flights in real-time via FlightAware. If your flight is delayed or arrives early, your chauffeur adjusts the pickup time automatically. You don’t need to call or text us about delays.
We provide 60 minutes of complimentary wait time for all airport arrivals. This gives you plenty of time to deplane and collect your luggage without being rushed. Additional wait time beyond 60 minutes may incur extra charges.
Yes. When booking, you select your vehicle class: Business Sedan, Comfort Van, Business SUV, First Class Sedan, First Class SUV, or Sprinter Van. You’re guaranteed that vehicle category. Specific make/model may vary (e.g., Mercedes E-Class or Audi A6 for Business Sedan).
We include 60 minutes of complimentary wait time from actual landing (not scheduled landing). So if you land at 4:45 PM but don’t clear Customs until 6:00 PM, that’s covered. Wait fees only apply if you’re past 60 minutes from touchdown, and it’s $2/minute—not “vehicle left, rebook at surge rates” like some rideshares.
The price shown at booking is confirmed for that reservation. It does not change with rideshare surge pricing. Changes to the route, stops, wait time, vehicle or selected services may change the total.
Your quote includes the selected vehicle and chauffeur. Airport pickups include flight tracking and 60 minutes of wait time. Tolls, gratuity, meet-and-greet, extra stops, child seats and extended wait time depend on the booking details. Review the checkout total before confirming.
We recommend booking at least 24 hours in advance to guarantee your preferred vehicle type and time slot. Same-day and “right now” bookings are possible (call 212-763-7722), but availability depends on current fleet utilization. Peak travel periods like Thanksgiving week, Christmas, New Year’s, and summer Fridays book up fast, so 48-72 hours ahead is safer for those windows. Group transfers (Sprinter Van for 8-15 passengers) should be booked 3-5 days ahead.
25-35 minutes for Midtown is the realistic range. 22 minutes if you land at 6 AM on a Sunday. 50-60 minutes if you land at 5 PM on a Friday and the Triborough is fully backed up. Lower Manhattan (Financial District, Tribeca) runs 35-45 minutes via the FDR. Upper Manhattan adds 5-10 minutes to the Midtown number. We track your flight arrival in real-time, and our dispatch picks Grand Central Parkway or BQE-Midtown Tunnel based on actual traffic when you land, not what looked fastest when you booked.
Yes. When booking online or by phone, you can reserve both your LGA pickup and your return trip to LGA for departure. Round-trip bookings get the same flat-rate pricing per direction (no discount, but no surge either), and you’ll have the same chauffeur for both legs whenever scheduling allows. Useful for quick business trips when you want continuity, or for anyone who prefers one less thing to coordinate. Rates and pickup details for both legs are confirmed in a single booking confirmation.
* Starting prices reflect the lowest quoted Manhattan route at the time of review. Your route, date, time, vehicle and selected services determine the final price. Travel times can change with traffic, weather and terminal conditions. Call 212-763-7722 for availability.
