There are 5 ways to get from New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Jersey City by bus, subway, train, taxi, car, towncar or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus, subway, train • 1 h 12 min
$9 - $12
4 alternative options
Taxi • 23 min
$85 - $110
Drive • 23 min
$1 - $3
Towncar • 23 min
$16 - $180
Shuttle • 23 min
$16 - $75
What companies run services between New York La Guardia Airport (LGA), USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?
There is no direct connection from New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Jersey City. However, you can take the bus to Roosevelt Av/74 St, take the walk to Jackson Hts - Roosevelt Av, take the subway to 14 St, take the walk to 14th Street, then take the train to Journal Square. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Jersey City.
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Jackson Hts - Roosevelt Av to 14 St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- mta.info
- Website
- panynj.gov
Train from 14th Street to Journal Square
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- panynj.gov
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $85 - $110
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877-917-1111
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Lime Car Service & Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-461-9999
- Website
- limetaxicab.com
Scotty's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 210-943-1234
- Website
- scottystaxicab.com
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from New York La Guardia Airport to Jersey City
- Estimated price
- $16 - $180
Shuttle from New York La Guardia Airport to Jersey City
- Estimated price
- $16 - $75
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Jersey City?
The distance between New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) and Jersey City is 18 km. The road distance is 26 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Jersey City?
The cheapest way to get from New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Jersey City is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 23 min.
What is the fastest way to get from New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Jersey City?
The quickest way to get from New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Jersey City is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $85 - $110.
How long does it take to get from New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Jersey City?
It takes approximately 1 h 12 min to get from New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Jersey City, including transfers.