Originally Posted by
Disarray
I’ve taken the Q70 to LGA from Woodside too many times to count. It isn’t free, but the cost is nominal in the big scheme of things. However, most trains don’t stop at Woodside which requires a change of trains at Jamaica Westbound and patiently waiting for a Eastbound that stops at Woodside to then transfer at Jamaica to the train I need. When the construction at LGA Central Terminal was in progress the Q70 was so jammed with airport employees I swore I would never ride it again.
You are correct, the Q70 is an option, but after suffering thru marginal service for too many trips I simply don’t ride it any longer.
Understood, and that's certainly your decision to make.
The Q70, however, is free
now:
https://bustime.mta.info/m/?q=Q70-SBS
(This is a recent change.)