What this page helps you reserve
This page helps you reserve a private car between Long Island City and LaGuardia Airport, in either direction. It covers example prices from Court Square and the Hunters Point waterfront, drive time estimates, the toll-free routes, where the chauffeur meets you at each terminal, and how a booked car compares with a taxi or the bus.
Book Long Island City to LaGuardia (LGA) Car Service by trip type, vehicle class, timing, and support level.
Long Island City is one of the closest neighborhoods to LaGuardia, so most bookings are short rides where timing matters. The common trip types are a departure from a tower or a hotel, an arrival pickup with flight tracking, a business trip with a stop, and a family or group trip. The table matches each to a booking.
| Trip type | Booking that usually fits |
|---|---|
| Departure from a residential tower or a hotel | One-way to your LGA terminal |
| Arrival into LaGuardia | Airport pickup with your flight number |
| Business trip with a stop at an office | Hourly, 3-hour minimum |
| Family with car seats | Executive SUV or Luxury SUV |
| Team or group of 7 or more | Executive Sprinter or Jet Sprinter, quoted on request |
How much is a car service from Long Island City to LaGuardia?
The price depends on the pickup address, the terminal, the time and the vehicle class. The table shows example all-in prices from our booking engine for three Long Island City trips on a weekday morning: Court Square to Terminal B, Gantry Plaza State Park to Terminal C, and a Terminal B arrival to the Ravel Hotel.
| Trip | Executive Sedan | Executive SUV | Luxury SUV | Luxury Sedan | Sprinters |
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| Court Square, 45-1 Court Sq, to LGA Terminal B | $148.61 | $171.33 | $202.69 | $259.49 | Quote on request |
| Gantry Plaza State Park, 4-44 47th Rd, to LGA Terminal C | $149.75 | $172.70 | $204.17 | $261.54 | Quote on request |
| LGA Terminal B to Ravel Hotel, 8-08 Queens Plaza South (arrival) | $143.14 | $164.76 | $195.57 | $249.64 | Quote on request |
Example prices from our booking engine, October 2026. Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Your exact price is shown before you book.
Taxes and fees are in the price and gratuity is optional. The usual routes have no bridge tolls, and the trip does not touch Manhattan, so the Manhattan congestion charges do not apply. LaGuardia does not list a Long Island City taxi estimate; a metered taxi pickup adds an airport access fee, plus a weekday peak surcharge from 4 to 8 p.m. (laguardiaairport.com).
Your Long Island City airport pickup
Your chauffeur picks you up at the exact Long Island City address you enter, whether that is a tower near Court Square, a waterfront building in Hunters Point, a hotel by Queens Plaza or an office in Dutch Kills. Add the lobby entrance, a doorman note or the drive in the booking notes.
| Long Island City pickup | Pickup tip |
|---|---|
| Court Square towers | Give the lobby entrance and the cross street, as Court Square has several fronts |
| Hunters Point waterfront and Center Boulevard | Give the building name; some lobbies face the park side |
| Queens Plaza hotels such as the Ravel | Give the hotel name; Queens Plaza has busy lanes and turn limits |
| MoMA PS1 and Jackson Avenue | Name the side street, as Jackson Avenue is busy |
| Dutch Kills offices and studios | Give the street number and the nearest avenue |
Travel time and airport meeting details
Without traffic, Long Island City to LaGuardia is about 12 to 16 minutes and 5 to 8 miles, by routing estimates from three addresses. That is the floor. The Brooklyn Queens Expressway and the Grand Central Parkway slow at rush hour and before holidays, so leave a buffer for weekday afternoons, weather and Queens Plaza traffic.
| Trip | Distance | Drive time without traffic |
|---|---|---|
| Court Square to Terminal B | 5.8 mi | about 14 min (estimate) |
| Gantry Plaza State Park (47th Rd) to Terminal C | 8.0 mi | about 16 min (estimate) |
| Terminal B to Ravel Hotel (Queens Plaza South), arrival | 5.0 mi | about 12 min (estimate) |
Drive times are estimates (OSRM free-flow routing with no traffic, checked Oct 29, 2026). Traffic varies, and rush hour, weather and airport construction add time.
When should I leave Long Island City for LaGuardia?
Work back from the time your airline asks you to be at the airport, then add the drive estimate and a traffic buffer. The ride is short, but the Grand Central Parkway backs up on weekday afternoons and before holidays, If unsure, choose an earlier pickup; your pickup has a 15-minute grace period.
Which route does the chauffeur take, and what tolls apply?
From Long Island City, the chauffeur usually takes local streets such as 21st Street or 33rd Street north to the Grand Central Parkway, or the Long Island Expressway to the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and the Grand Central Parkway from the waterfront. None of these routes has a bridge toll. The driver chooses by traffic and terminal.
| Road | What it does on this trip | Toll | Source |
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| 21st Street and 33rd Street | Local streets north from Queens Plaza and Court Square | No toll | OSRM routing, Oct 29, 2026 |
| Long Island Expressway (I-495) | Main road east from the Hunters Point waterfront | No toll | OSRM routing |
| Brooklyn Queens Expressway (I-278) | Links the expressway and Northern Boulevard to the airport roads | No toll | OSRM routing |
| Grand Central Parkway | Main road to Terminals B and C | No toll | OSRM routing |
Because the trip stays in Queens, there is no MTA Congestion Relief Zone charge and no Manhattan state surcharge. Taxes and fees are in the all-in price, and you see the exact price before you book.
Where will my chauffeur meet me at LaGuardia?
At LaGuardia, car service pickups for Terminal B are on Level 2 of the Terminal B parking garage, and Terminal C pickups are in the arrivals inner lane. Terminal A has had no airline flights since May 2026. Curbs are for active pickups only, so the car waits nearby until you call with your bags. Meet and greet is $25 if you want the chauffeur inside with a name sign.
| LaGuardia fact | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Airline terminals | B and C | laguardiaairport.com |
| Curb rule | Curbs are for active pickups only; drivers cannot wait unless passenger and bags are present | laguardiaairport.com |
| Cell Phone Lot | Free, on 94th Street between 23rd Avenue and Ditmars Boulevard | laguardiaairport.com |
| Car service pickup | At LaGuardia, car service pickups for Terminal B are on Level 2 of the Terminal B parking garage, and Terminal C pickups are in the arrivals inner lane. Terminal A has had no airline flights since May 2026. | laguardiaairport.com |
Terminal by terminal steps are in our LGA pickup guide. If you travel light, the free Q70 LaGuardia Link bus runs to Terminals B and C from Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue and 74 St-Broadway, a 7 train ride from Long Island City (laguardiaairport.com).
How does waiting time work?
Waiting time depends on the pickup. Home, hotel and office pickups have a 15-minute grace period, after which waiting time applies. Airport arrivals have a 60-minute wait time after a domestic landing and a 90-minute wait time after an international landing, counted from when the flight lands, and every airport pickup includes flight tracking, so an early or late flight moves your pickup with it.
| Pickup type | Grace period or wait time |
|---|---|
| Regular pickup (home, hotel, office) | 15 minutes |
| Domestic flight arrival | 60 minutes after landing |
| International flight arrival | 90 minutes after landing |
| Flight tracking | Included on airport pickups |
See the wait time policy for the full terms.
Match the vehicle to passengers and luggage.
Match the vehicle to your group and bags. An Executive Sedan seats 2 and a Luxury Sedan seats 3, for light luggage. Both SUV classes seat 6 and suit families, car seats or several large suitcases. For a team flying out together, the Jet Sprinter seats 10 and the Executive Sprinter seats 13, quoted on request.
| Vehicle class | Passengers | Child seats | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | Up to 2 | Not available | One or two riders with light luggage |
| Luxury Sedan | Up to 3 | Not available | Clients and special nights for up to three |
| Executive SUV | Up to 6 | Available | Families, bags and small groups |
| Luxury SUV | Up to 6 | Available | Small groups who want the top SUV class |
| Executive Sprinter | Up to 13 | Available | Larger groups, quoted on request |
| Jet Sprinter | Up to 10 | Available | Groups who want the lounge cabin, quoted on request |
For larger groups, mini coaches and coaches are quoted on request. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles, including Sprinters, can be arranged with advance notice, so tell us when you book.
Are child seats available?
Yes. Child seats are $25 each and go in SUVs and Sprinters only, not sedans. In an Executive SUV or Luxury SUV you can add a maximum of 2 child seats per direction. Add the number of seats when you book so the car arrives with them fitted, and call us first if you need more.
| Add-on | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Child seat | $25 each | SUVs and Sprinters only, not sedans |
| Meet and greet | $25 | Added to an airport arrival |
| Dedicated greeter | $150 | Added to an airport arrival |
Example prices from our booking engine, October 2026. Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Your exact price is shown before you book.
Read the child seat policy and our family car service page.
From itinerary to pickup details.
Turn your itinerary into a pickup the chauffeur can find. Enter the Long Island City address, date and time online, add the airline and flight number, and note the lobby entrance, the passenger name and a mobile number. For company travel, one account can cover several travelers. You see the all-in price first.
- Enter the pickup address, the drop-off, the date and the time online.
- Add the airline and flight number for any airport pickup.
- Choose the vehicle class for your group and bags.
- Add pickup notes: entrance, passenger name and a mobile number.
- Review the all-in price and book.
Know what supports the reservation.
Every booking comes with the same written policies. Prices are all-in, with taxes, tolls and fees included and gratuity optional. We take major credit cards and corporate accounts; cash is not accepted. We send a receipt for every trip, and one account can cover several travelers. True North VIP maintains commercial insurance and all required licenses and permits.
| Support | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price | All-in, shown before you book; gratuity optional |
| Waiting | 15-minute grace period on regular pickups; 60-minute wait time after a domestic landing; 90-minute wait time after an international landing |
| Flight tracking | Included on airport pickups |
| Child seats | In SUVs and Sprinters, not in sedans; a maximum of 2 per direction in an SUV |
| Payment | Major credit cards and corporate accounts; cash is not accepted |
| Receipts and accounts | A receipt for every trip; one account can cover several travelers |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair-accessible vehicles, including Sprinters, with advance notice |
| Contact | Call 888-887-0324, 24/7, or email info@truenorthvip.com |
Long Island City and nearby connections.
Long Island City sits between Astoria and the rest of western Queens, and many travelers also compare JFK for international flights. These pages cover the LGA hub with terminal details, car service anywhere in Long Island City, nearby Astoria, all of Queens and the airport page that covers JFK, LaGuardia and Newark.
- LGA car service: the LaGuardia hub with terminal details
- Long Island City car service: rides anywhere in Long Island City
- Astoria car service: the neighborhood just north
- Queens car service: rides across the borough
- JFK car service: for international flights from JFK
- Long Island City to JFK Car Service: door to terminal prices, drive times and pickup details, both directions
Check the airport handoff before travel.
Before travel day, check the details that make the airport handoff work. The chauffeur needs the flight number to track an arrival, the right terminal for a departure, a pickup address with the lobby entrance, and a mobile number. At LaGuardia, check whether your airline uses Terminal B or C, as they are far apart.
- Flight number and airline added to the booking
- Pickup address with the entrance or cross street
- Passenger name and a mobile number in the notes
- Passenger and bag count matched to the vehicle class
- Child seats added, in an SUV or Sprinter
Can I book the return trip?
Yes. Book the LaGuardia to Long Island City ride as a separate airport pickup with your flight number. The chauffeur tracks the flight and waits 60 minutes after a domestic landing or 90 minutes after an international landing. The ride home is priced the same way, all-in, and you see the price before you book.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a car service from Long Island City to LaGuardia?
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It depends on the address, the terminal, the time and the vehicle. Our example all-in prices on a weekday morning start at $143.14 in an Executive Sedan. Enter your trip online to see your exact price before you book.
How much is a car service from LaGuardia to Long Island City?
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Our example Terminal B to Ravel Hotel price is $143.14 in an Executive Sedan, all-in. The chauffeur tracks your flight, with a 60-minute wait time after a domestic landing.
How far is LaGuardia from Long Island City?
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About 5 to 8 miles by road, depending on the address and terminal. Without traffic the drive is about 12 to 16 minutes, by routing estimates.
Are there tolls between Long Island City and LaGuardia?
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No bridge tolls on the usual routes, which use local streets, the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and the Grand Central Parkway. Taxes and fees are already in your all-in price.
How much is a taxi from LaGuardia to Long Island City?
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LaGuardia does not list a Long Island City estimate. Metered taxi pickups add an airport access fee, a weekday peak surcharge from 4 to 8 p.m. and a state tax, listed on the laguardiaairport.com taxi page.
Is there a bus from Long Island City to LaGuardia?
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Yes. Take the 7 train to 74 St-Broadway or Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue, then the free Q70 LaGuardia Link bus to Terminals B and C. It suits light luggage.
Where does the chauffeur meet me at LaGuardia?
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At LaGuardia, car service pickups for Terminal B are on Level 2 of the Terminal B parking garage, and Terminal C pickups are in the arrivals inner lane. Terminal A has had no airline flights since May 2026. Call 888-887-0324 when you are ready with your bags, and the car pulls up.
Can I add child seats?
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Yes, child seats are $25 each in SUVs and Sprinters, not sedans. You can add a maximum of 2 per direction in an SUV, so call 888-887-0324 if you need more.
Do you accept cash?
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No, cash is not accepted. You can pay by major credit card or through a corporate account, and we send a receipt for every trip.
Can my company book airport rides for several employees?
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Yes. One account can cover several travelers, and we send a receipt for every trip. Add each passenger name and mobile number in the booking notes.
Continue planning your trip.
Planning more of the trip? These pages cover the other parts of a LaGuardia travel day, from meet and greet inside the terminal to all three New York airports. If you are booking for a family, the child seat and family pages explain which vehicle fits and how the seats are fitted before pickup.
- Airport car service: JFK, LaGuardia and Newark in one place
- Meet and greet: a chauffeur inside the terminal
Share the itinerary and choose the right vehicle.
Enter your Long Island City pickup, your LaGuardia terminal and your flight time, choose the vehicle that fits your group and bags, and see the all-in price before you book. Taxes, tolls and fees are included and gratuity is optional. Book now or call 888-887-0324, 24/7. You can also email info@truenorthvip.com.