LaGuardia Airport to Elizabeth NJ means crossing from Queens into New Jersey, so your choice is between a direct car ride and a public-transit journey with transfers. The Q70 bus connects the airport with subway and rail links; taxis and rideshares offer pickups at the terminals.
- LaGuardia Airport is about 41 minutes by car from Ritz Motel.
- Five MTA bus routes serve LaGuardia, with stops outside each terminal.
- The Q70 LaGuardia Link serves Terminals B and C and connects to transit hubs in Jackson Heights.
- Elizabeth Station is served by NJ TRANSIT’s Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines.
Why the Route Requires Planning
LaGuardia Airport and Elizabeth are in different states, and public transit requires transfers rather than a single direct train. LaGuardia Airport is in Queens; Elizabeth is served by NJ TRANSIT rail.
The MTA connects LaGuardia to subway, Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Rail Road services with five bus routes. At the airport, those buses stop outside each terminal. The Q70 connects Terminals B and C with transit hubs in Jackson Heights and with Woodside LIRR.
At Elizabeth Station, trains on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines serve the city. The station is on West Grand Avenue, one block west of Broad Street. From there, you can continue into Elizabeth by local transport or car.
Driving and Car-Service Options
A taxi or booked car service can take you directly from the airport toward Elizabeth without the subway and rail transfers. Journey time from the airport can vary with traffic.
Licensed taxis wait outside each terminal. Use the official taxi stand and decline rides offered by unauthorized drivers. Rideshare pickup points vary by terminal: Terminal A pickup is across the street, Terminal B pickup is on Level 2 of its parking garage, and Terminal C pickup is in the arrivals inner lane.
Follow the Ride App Pick Up signs and check the license plate in your app before getting in.
Van and shuttle pickup areas also vary by terminal. They are across the street from Terminal A, on Level 1 of the Terminal B parking garage for black cars and pre-booked services, and in the Terminal C arrivals inner lane.
Rideshare prices depend on destination and time of day, so check the app for a fare. Published taxi estimates exclude tips, tolls and MTA congestion pricing.
Terminal curbsides are for active pickups and drop-offs, not parking. If you are collecting someone by car, LaGuardia’s Cell Phone Lot is off-airport on 94th Street between 23rd Avenue and Ditmars Boulevard. It is less than 10 minutes from all terminals and open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Public Transit and Transfers
A public-transit route from LaGuardia to Elizabeth can start with the Q70 bus, continue by subway toward Manhattan, then transfer to NJ TRANSIT at New York Penn Station.
The Q70 connects the airport to Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Avenue and 74 St–Broadway, where you can access subway service. The MTA also identifies connections to Woodside LIRR and the E, F, M, R and 7 subway services at Jackson Heights. From New York Penn Station, take a Northeast Corridor or North Jersey Coast train to Elizabeth.
This route involves multiple legs, and fares and total journey time depend on the itinerary. Elizabeth Station has four ticket vending machines. Its ticket office is open 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Monday–Friday and 6:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; check NJ TRANSIT for current station information.
If you need an accessible vehicle, LaGuardia provides wheelchair-accessible taxis through Accessible Dispatch or the Curb and ARRO apps. Accessible arrangements for airport shuttle services should be reserved at least 24 hours before arrival.
Choosing a Route for Your Arrival
Choose a car for a direct ride, or public transit if you are prepared to change between bus, subway and train.
A car service may suit you if you have luggage or want to avoid managing transfers, while the transit route links the airport to NJ TRANSIT’s Elizabeth service. For an overnight stop, you can review the motel’s room options as part of your arrival planning.
Newark Liberty International Airport serves the area too.
Before you set out, check the official site before you go: airport pickup arrangements and transit schedules can change.
For local connections after reaching Elizabeth, how to get around Elizabeth from the motel covers stations and local routes.
FAQs
Is there a direct train from LaGuardia Airport to Elizabeth?
No direct train route is described. The public-transit option uses an airport bus, subway service and a transfer to NJ TRANSIT at New York Penn Station.
Where do you catch the Q70 at LaGuardia?
The Q70 serves Terminals B and C. MTA buses stop outside each terminal.
Where is Elizabeth Station?
Elizabeth Station is on West Grand Avenue, one block west of Broad Street, in Elizabeth, New Jersey.