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There are 7 ways to get from Newark to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) by train, subway, bus, taxi, car or towncar

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Train, subway via 34 St-Herald Sq  •  1h 1m

  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station Nec / ...
  2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av F / ...

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Train, subway  •  1h 19m

  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Center Path
  2. Take the subway from World Trade Center to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av E

Bus, subway  •  1h 23m

  1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal 108 / ...
  2. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av E

Train, bus  •  1h 45m

  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station Nec / ...
  2. Take the bus from W 32 St/7 Av to Roosevelt Av/76 St Q32

Taxi  •  27 min

  1. Take a taxi from Newark to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) 20.8 miles

Drive  •  27 min

  1. Drive from Newark to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) 20.8 miles

Towncar  •  27 min

  1. Take a town car from Newark to New York La Guardia Airport 20.8 miles

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The cheapest way to get from Newark to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 27 min.

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The quickest way to get from Newark to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) is to taxi which costs $110 - $140 and takes 27 min.

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It is 16 miles from Newark to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA). It is approximately 20.8 miles to drive.

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The best way to get from Newark to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) without a car is to train and subway via 34 St-Herald Sq which takes 1h 1m and costs $3 - $330.

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It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Newark to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA), including transfers.

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Yes, the driving distance between Newark to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) is 21 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Newark to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA).

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Map of how to get from Newark to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA).
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  • Distance: 16 miles
  • Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and New York La Guardia Airport (LGA), USA?

There is no direct connection from Newark to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA). However, you can take the train to New York Penn Station, take the walk to 34 St-Herald Sq, take the subway to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av, take the walk to 74 St/Roosevelt Av Station, then take the bus to Laguardia Rd/94 St. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Newark to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA) via World Trade Center, World Trade Center, Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av, and 74 St/Roosevelt Av Station in around 1h 19m.

Train operators
NJ Transit
Phone
+1 973-275-5555
Website
njtransit.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
Ave. Duration
20 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
$3 - $6
Website
https://www.njtransit.com/
Schedules at
https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
Child 5-11 and Senior
$1 - $3
Adult
$3 - $6
Amtrak Northeast Regional
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Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-523-6590
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
Ave. Duration
23 min
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
$12 - $200
Website
http://www.amtrak.com
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
Book at
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child 2-12 with paid adult
$1 - $100
Reserved Coach Seat
$12 - $200
Business Class Seat
$45 - $140
Amtrak Acela
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Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
Ave. Duration
19 min
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
$15 - $320
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Business Seat - Child 2-12
$7 - $100
Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
$14 - $170
Business Seat - Adult
$15 - $190
First Class - Child 2-12
$26 - $120
First Class - Senior Citizens
$50 - $250
First Class - Adult
$50 - $320
Amtrak
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Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
Ave. Duration
18 min
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
$1 - $60
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$1 - $14
Child Coach - short notice
$5 - $17
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$9 - $30
Child Business Class - short notice
$10 - $35
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$5 - $22
Business Seat - advance purchase
$20 - $65
Business Seat - short notice
$26 - $45
Coach Seat - short notice
$3 - $60
MTA
Phone
877-690-5116
Website
mta.info
Subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
Ave. Duration
17 min
Frequency
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price
$1 - $3
Website
http://www.mta.info/schedules
Seniors 65+ and Concession
$2
Standard
$3
Subway from World Trade Center to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
Ave. Duration
32 min
Frequency
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price
$1 - $3
Website
http://www.mta.info/schedules
Seniors 65+ and Concession
$2
Standard
$3
Subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
Ave. Duration
19 min
Frequency
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price
$1 - $3
Website
http://www.mta.info/schedules
Seniors 65+ and Concession
$2
Standard
$3
PATH
Phone
+1 800 234-7284
Website
panynj.gov
Train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Center
Ave. Duration
25 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
$1 - $3
Website
PATH
Senior 65+
$2
Adult
$3
Bus operators
NJ Transit
Phone
+1 973-275-5555
Website
njtransit.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
Ave. Duration
42 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
$1 - $6
Website
https://www.njtransit.com/
Schedules at
https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
Child 5-11 and Senior
$1 - $2
Adults
$1 - $6
Greyhound USA
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Contact Details
Phone
+1 214-849-8100
Email
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website
greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to New York Port Authority
Ave. Duration
40 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$1 - $27
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Fullington Trailways
Website
fullington.trailways.com
Bus from Newark to New York
Ave. Duration
20 min
Frequency
Once daily
Schedules at
fullington.trailways.com
OurBus
Phone
+1-844-800-6828
Email
pr@ourbus.com
Website
ourbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to New York, NY
Ave. Duration
20 min
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$7 - $45
Website
https://www.ourbus.com/bookTicket
Trailways
Phone
+1 800-858-8555
Website
trailways.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to New York, Ny
Ave. Duration
20 min
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$3 - $21
Schedules at
trailways.com
Flexible
$14 - $21
Saver
$3 - $21
MTA Bus Company
Website
mta.info
Bus from W 32 St/7 Av to Roosevelt Av/76 St
Ave. Duration
59 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
$2 - $7
Schedules at
new.mta.info
Seniors 65+ and disabled
$1 - $4
Standard Fare
$2 - $7
Other operators
Jayride Private Transfers
Website
jayride.com
Towncar from Newark to New York La Guardia Airport
Ave. Duration
27 min
Frequency
On demand
Estimated price
$140 - $210
Private
$140 - $210
Taxi from Newark to New York La Guardia Airport (LGA)
Ave. Duration
27 min
Estimated price
$110 - $140
Newark Airport Taxi
Phone
+1 973-273-4420
Website
newarkairporttaxi.us
Jacob's Taxi Service
Phone
+1 973-673-5900
Website
jacobstaxiservice.com
Gold Lincoln Taxi
Phone
+1 973-344-5566
Website
goldlincolntaxinj.com

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