How to Transfer From LGA to JFK

A private car service is one way to transfer between LGA and JFK.

LaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City offer transfers between airports. You have the option of booking a private car, hailing a cab or taking a shuttle. Shuttles and cabs are located directly outside baggage claim areas at both airports. Private car services are available in the ground transportation area of both airports.

Instructions

1. Take a shuttle. LaGuardia offers three shuttles between LGA and JFK airports; ETS Air Shuttle (718-221-5341), All County Express (914-381-4223) and New York Airport Service Express Bus (718-875-8200). Call to make a reservation with any shuttle service. Prices range from $12 to $33, and the travel time between LGA and JFK is generally between 45 and 60 minutes.

2. Hail a cab. A uniformed taxi dispatcher is located in ground transportation. She will arrange for a cab to pick you up immediately and transfer you between airports. According to the Port Authority's website (see References), the fee for a cab from LGA to JFK is between $25 and $29, but most often you will find that it's more than that, depending on traffic.

3. Book a van or limo with a private service. When you exit your plane, head to the ground transportation information center in baggage claim to book a van or limousine to transport you from LaGuardia to JFK. The price varies depending on the type of vehicle you choose to book.

References

• LaGuardia Airport: Airport Connections