JFK to LGA transfer
For a JFK arrival followed by a LaGuardia departure. Include arrival formalities and any checked baggage before estimating when you can meet the chauffeur.
Request jfk to lga transfer ↗JFK ↔ LGA / Changing airports in Queens
JFK to LaGuardia airport transfer
Two airports. Plan the journey between them.
Compare private-car and public-transport options, prepare both flight schedules, then request the right direction: JFK to LaGuardia or LGA to JFK.
Plan your New York journey through Opus and our vetted chauffeurs. We confirm availability, the vehicle and the meeting plan for your exact itinerary and date.
OriginJFK Airport
DestinationLaGuardia Airport (LGA)
CorridorJFK ↔ LaGuardia / Queens, New York
Booking structureOne guide · Both directions
The direct answer
How to get from JFK to LaGuardia
Choose a road transfer or a connected transit journey.
A prearranged car, taxi or available shuttle can take you between the airports by road. The public-transport alternative combines JFK AirTrain, the E subway and the free Q70 bus. There is no direct AirTrain to LaGuardia.
This is an airport change outside security: collect checked bags, travel to the other airport, check in with the departing airline and clear security again. Before buying a connecting itinerary, ask the airline whether its deadlines and ticket conditions work with the airport change.
Before choosing a transfer
A road estimate is not
your flight-connection allowance.
Both airports are in Queens; a direct transfer does not require a Manhattan stop. Compare the full journey from the arrival gate to the departure gate. Immigration where applicable, bag delivery, reaching the vehicle and the next airline's bag-drop deadline can matter more than the distance between airports.
Pickup and construction notices / checked November 8, 2026
Follow the current collection instructions
JFK warns that construction can extend car-service pickup and drop-off times. For the reverse trip, LaGuardia's Car Services guidance places Terminal B black cars and pre-booked services on Level 1 of its parking garage and Terminal C pickups in the arrivals inner lane. Terminal B ride-app directions use a different level. Verify your terminal and vehicle category, then follow Car Services signs and the chauffeur's confirmed instructions.
Port Authority: changing between JFK and LaGuardiaMTA: Q70, subway and LIRR connections MTA: Jamaica subway connection and AirTrain fares LaGuardia: public transportation and accessibilityLaGuardia: car-service pickup locationsJFK: car-service construction noticeDelta: inter-airport transport and baggage, Rule 5
Your airport-change brief
Send the details that determine the pickup
Include both operating flight numbers, their local dates, arrival and departure terminals, passenger count, checked and cabin bags, and a working mobile number. Add any child-seat or mobility-equipment requirements. Landing time is not the same as being ready at the collection point.
Ask the departing airline for its check-in, baggage-drop and boarding deadlines. Work backward from those deadlines, allowing for security and transfer uncertainty. If the flights are on separate tickets, confirm the consequences of a missed departure with that airline before accepting the itinerary.
Private transfer requests
JFK to LGA or LGA to JFK transfers
Start the request in the right direction.
Each option opens an airport-transfer request with the pickup and destination already selected.
LGA to JFK transfer
For a LaGuardia arrival followed by a JFK departure. Confirm the JFK operating terminal and the onward airline's deadlines, particularly for an international flight.
Request lga to jfk transfer ↗JFK to LGA family transfer
List children's ages, heights and weights, the stroller and every bag. Requested child seats are available only in an SUV or van, subject to seat and vehicle confirmation.
Request jfk to lga family transfer ↗Compare the complete journey
JFK to LaGuardia by car, taxi or public transport
Count the handoffs as well as the fare.
Choose according to luggage, mobility, party size and your airline's schedule. Check live traffic or transit service before departure.
Prearranged private car
Request a vehicle sized for your party and luggage, with one agreed collection point and departure-terminal destination. Confirm availability, the written price and waiting terms before accepting.
Airport taxi or booked shuttle
Use the official taxi queue, or confirm a shuttle operator's route, timetable, price and luggage allowance. A shared departure schedule may differ from the time you are ready to leave.
JFK to LGA by AirTrain, subway and bus
Take JFK AirTrain to Jamaica, connect to the Manhattan-bound E subway at Sutphin Blvd–Archer Av–JFK Airport, and leave at Jackson Hts–Roosevelt Av for the airport-bound Q70. The Q70 serves LGA Terminals B and C.
LGA to JFK by bus, subway and AirTrain
Take the Q70 from LGA to Jackson Hts–Roosevelt Av, then the Jamaica Center-bound E subway to Sutphin Blvd–Archer Av–JFK Airport. Follow the Jamaica AirTrain connection for your JFK terminal. Check station accessibility and current service before travelling with mobility equipment.
Price the airport change
How much is a JFK to LGA transfer?
The route needs its own quote.
Opus does not publish a fixed fare for this airport pair. JFK–Manhattan and LaGuardia–Manhattan example fares do not apply. Request the complete price for your actual direction, travel date and vehicle.
Read how chauffeur quotes are scopedPassenger and luggage fit
The bag count, stroller, child seats or mobility equipment can change the vehicle required. Confirm the layout before booking.
Flight timing and waiting
Review the included airport waiting allowance, when it starts and the charge after it expires. Tell the desk if either flight changes.
Route and optional services
Ask for the toll treatment and any stops to be itemized. Opus has no parking charge; optional meet-and-greet is $25 where permitted.
Transit comparison
The Q70 leg is free, but the entire JFK–LGA transit journey is not: AirTrain at Jamaica and the subway have separate fares. Check current fares with the operators.
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Hourly chauffeur rates
JFK Airport / LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
For local hourly time in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut before or after your regional journey. The intercity transfer and any out-of-area travel require a separate itinerary quote; these hourly figures are not a route fare.
| Vehicle class | Hourly rate | 3-hour minimum total |
|---|---|---|
| 01Executive Sedan | $120 / hour | $360 total |
| 02Luxury Sedan | $200 / hour | $600 total |
| 03Executive SUV | $144 / hour | $432 total |
| 04Luxury SUV | $165 / hour | $495 total |
A 3-hour minimum applies to these sedan and SUV hourly bookings. Price is the hourly rate multiplied by reserved hours. Sprinter service requires a separate quote. Optional extras and gratuity are separate. Confirm the operating area, availability, taxes, tolls, any additional charges and extensions in your written quote before accepting.
JFK–LaGuardia questions
JFK to LaGuardia transfer questions
Answers for the decisions that remain.
01Is a three-hour JFK to LGA connection enough?+
No single connection window works for every flight. Ask the operating airlines to assess your actual arrival, any immigration and baggage collection, the airport change and the onward check-in deadlines. Opus can review the ground leg but cannot guarantee an airline connection.
02Is there a free shuttle from JFK to LaGuardia?+
The free Q70 is a connection between LaGuardia and Queens transit stations, not a direct JFK shuttle. Bookable inter-airport shuttles are separate services. Check their availability and fare; ask your airline whether your specific ticket or disruption arrangements include transport.
03Do I have to collect my bags when changing airports?+
Yes, plan to collect and carry them to the next airport, then recheck them. Delta's inter-airport rule explicitly assigns this to the passenger. Confirm the instructions with the airlines on your own ticket, including any customs requirements.
04How do I book the reverse trip from LGA to JFK Airport?+
Choose the LGA to JFK transfer option above. It opens the request with LaGuardia as pickup and JFK as destination. Add both flight numbers and local dates; a reverse transfer is confirmed and priced separately.
05Can I stop in Manhattan between JFK and LaGuardia?+
Request the stop with its address and intended duration before booking. It changes a direct Queens transfer into a longer itinerary and needs a new timing review and quote. Do not add a sightseeing or hotel stop to a tight flight connection.
06What if my arrival delay puts the next flight at risk?+
Contact the onward airline about rebooking and update the Opus desk with any replacement flight or airport. A change in pickup, destination or waiting may require a revised transfer. Keep airline decisions separate from confirmation of the car.