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For general information, see the Port Authority website: http://www.panynj.gov/airports/lga-airport-connections.html
Options for LGA-JFK and JFK-LGA connections
- NYC Taxicab - metered rate (Rate Code 1)
- Car/Limousine Service - see this thread for more info
- Public Transportation
- Shuttle Bus
- NYC Airporter - regular scheduled service (every 30 min) - avg travel time 50 min
- (NYC Airporter now every 60 minutes departing at H:00 13-dec-2017)
- ETS Airport Shuttle - regular scheduled service (hourly)
- All County Express Air Shuttle - reservation service
LGA-JFK / JFK-LGA Airport Connections
Mar 8, 2010, 7:09 pm
#61
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JFK to LGA on Monday in June
I am flying into JFK on Swiss. The flight is scheduled to arrive at 3pm on Monday June 28th. There is a 6:59 flight on AirTran to Virginia from LGA. Will I make it? Or another option is a USair flight that leaves at 8:29. I don't want to transfer airports but, the fares including the transfers are still cheaper. i would really like to take the 6:59.
If the Swiss flight is on time, i can't imagine not making the flight. But if we miss the flight, that's it for the day.
What would you do?
Thank you
If the Swiss flight is on time, i can't imagine not making the flight. But if we miss the flight, that's it for the day.
What would you do?
Thank you
Mar 8, 2010, 7:49 pm
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I am flying into JFK on Swiss. The flight is scheduled to arrive at 3pm on Monday June 28th. There is a 6:59 flight on AirTran to Virginia from LGA. Will I make it? Or another option is a USair flight that leaves at 8:29. I don't want to transfer airports but, the fares including the transfers are still cheaper. i would really like to take the 6:59.
If the Swiss flight is on time, i can't imagine not making the flight. But if we miss the flight, that's it for the day.
What would you do?
Thank you
If the Swiss flight is on time, i can't imagine not making the flight. But if we miss the flight, that's it for the day.
What would you do?
Thank you
Mar 8, 2010, 8:34 pm
#63
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It's a tough call. If your Swiss flight is on time, it should be an easy transfer to make. If you're an hour late, you still should be ok. Much later than that, and it's getting a little nerve racking, especially if you are not a U.S. citizen and thus subject to the longer immigration process.
Thanks for your response. yes I am a US citizen so that takes care of that problem. If it were you which flight would you take?
Thanks
Mar 8, 2010, 10:32 pm
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I think that you will make the 6:59 AirTran flight, and that's what I'd probably do -- but I have a high tolerance for these sorts of things, and a place to stay in the NYC metro area if I'm SOL.
Mar 9, 2010, 5:33 am
#65
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What's the fare difference between AirTran and US Air, and are there any earlier flights on US Air? US charges $50 for standby, so maybe book the later US Air flight and then hope to get on something earlier. Also, you might be able to book all the flights through US (*A), in which case US would be more likely to help you out in the event of a delayed LX flight.
I think that you will make the 6:59 AirTran flight, and that's what I'd probably do -- but I have a high tolerance for these sorts of things, and a place to stay in the NYC metro area if I'm SOL.
I think that you will make the 6:59 AirTran flight, and that's what I'd probably do -- but I have a high tolerance for these sorts of things, and a place to stay in the NYC metro area if I'm SOL.
When I look at at Flight Stats, LX22 has an average delay of 40.0 minutes with a standard deviation of 58.05 minutes.
Last edited by tcocktail; Mar 9, 2010 at 6:48 am
Mar 9, 2010, 9:42 am
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If you're worried about it, I'd look into what kind of protection you would get in case of a misconnect (assuming you are buying this on one itinerary). Swiss and US are both in Star Alliance, so that may make things a bit smoother.
Mar 12, 2010, 1:12 pm
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This is on a Wed in July, 1 ticket, 1 checked bag, business class.
I haven't done LGA-JFK for 6-7 years, but then it was a quiet Sat. morning with no bags and the bus took only 20 minutes. Thanks.
US BOS-LGA 4:00pm-5:15pm
LX JFK-ZRH departing 8:55pm
I figure 3hr 40m is fine, but it's close to rush hour so I thought I'd ask. Would it be overkill to take the 3pm shuttle?LX JFK-ZRH departing 8:55pm
I haven't done LGA-JFK for 6-7 years, but then it was a quiet Sat. morning with no bags and the bus took only 20 minutes. Thanks.
Mar 12, 2010, 1:17 pm
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This is on a Wed in July, 1 ticket, 1 checked bag, business class.
I haven't done LGA-JFK for 6-7 years, but then it was a quiet Sat. morning with no bags and the bus took only 20 minutes. Thanks.
US BOS-LGA 4:00pm-5:15pm
LX JFK-ZRH departing 8:55pm
I figure 3hr 40m is fine, but it's close to rush hour so I thought I'd ask. Would it be overkill to take the 3pm shuttle?LX JFK-ZRH departing 8:55pm
I haven't done LGA-JFK for 6-7 years, but then it was a quiet Sat. morning with no bags and the bus took only 20 minutes. Thanks.
Mar 12, 2010, 1:51 pm
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I am flying into JFK on Swiss. The flight is scheduled to arrive at 3pm on Monday June 28th. There is a 6:59 flight on AirTran to Virginia from LGA. Will I make it? Or another option is a USair flight that leaves at 8:29. I don't want to transfer airports but, the fares including the transfers are still cheaper. i would really like to take the 6:59.
If the Swiss flight is on time, i can't imagine not making the flight. But if we miss the flight, that's it for the day.
What would you do?
Thank you
If the Swiss flight is on time, i can't imagine not making the flight. But if we miss the flight, that's it for the day.
What would you do?
Thank you
Mar 17, 2010, 10:31 pm
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For the last several months, the traffic on the Van Wyck "expressway" (snalway is more like it
) has been bumper to bumper with long delays in both directions starting at about 3 pm and lasting until around 7 pm--throw in an accident (seems to be the case (regularly) lately also), one should allow a minimum of 90 minutes getting between JFK and LGA.
) has been bumper to bumper with long delays in both directions starting at about 3 pm and lasting until around 7 pm--throw in an accident (seems to be the case (regularly) lately also), one should allow a minimum of 90 minutes getting between JFK and LGA.
Apr 25, 2010, 5:15 am
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Very happy with the express bus JFK-LGA
- Comfortable well-spaced seats, in case you do get caught for hours in the traffic
- Board at T7 where it seems to start its terminal-hop to get the best seats, or for the quickest journey board at T4 15 minutes later when it is leaving.
- Weekend journey-time about 25 minutes
Also, was staying at the Hampton Inn LaGuardia - the newest and best of the airport Hilton properties - and was able to bung the driver $10 to drop me at the hotel. Cost $13 + $10 door to door
- Comfortable well-spaced seats, in case you do get caught for hours in the traffic
- Board at T7 where it seems to start its terminal-hop to get the best seats, or for the quickest journey board at T4 15 minutes later when it is leaving.
- Weekend journey-time about 25 minutes
Also, was staying at the Hampton Inn LaGuardia - the newest and best of the airport Hilton properties - and was able to bung the driver $10 to drop me at the hotel. Cost $13 + $10 door to door
May 18, 2010, 8:26 am
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I had to transfer between JFK and LGA last week (AA arrival at JFK, Delta Shuttle out of LGA Marine Air terminal) Decided against car service, given many bad experiences trying to find them (and associated waiting fees)
My advice is to give yourself AT LEAST TWO HOURS to be safe. I assumed it would be no more than 30 minutes between the two airports at 10am on a Friday, but I was (very) wrong.
The ride took a bit over an hour- the expressway was anything but!! Cab fare was $35 + tip.
Happy travels!
My advice is to give yourself AT LEAST TWO HOURS to be safe. I assumed it would be no more than 30 minutes between the two airports at 10am on a Friday, but I was (very) wrong.
The ride took a bit over an hour- the expressway was anything but!! Cab fare was $35 + tip.
Happy travels!
For the last several months, the traffic on the Van Wyck "expressway" (snalway is more like it) has been bumper to bumper with long delays in both directions starting at about 3 pm and lasting until around 7 pm--throw in an accident (seems to be the case (regularly) lately also), one should allow a minimum of 90 minutes getting between JFK and LGA.
) has been bumper to bumper with long delays in both directions starting at about 3 pm and lasting until around 7 pm--throw in an accident (seems to be the case (regularly) lately also), one should allow a minimum of 90 minutes getting between JFK and LGA.
Jun 9, 2010, 9:19 am
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LGA to JFK travel advise
We are a party of 4 going from LGA to JFK. Out flight arrives at 1:55 pm at LGA and the international flight from JFK on Egypt air is at 6:30 pm. Is this sufficient time accounting for nominal flight delays. (4 hrs 35 mins).
What is the best method of going between the airports ? Taxi or Shuttles and which is cheaper.
Thanks.
What is the best method of going between the airports ? Taxi or Shuttles and which is cheaper.
Thanks.
Jun 9, 2010, 9:56 am
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Did you get a chance to review this thread from the Forum FAQ?
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/new-y...nnections.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/new-y...nnections.html
Jun 9, 2010, 10:09 am
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A taxi would be one charge, probably $30 or so. A shuttle would be per person. It should take 45 minutes or less to go so you probably have plenty of time.
Depending on how much luggage you all have, you may need two cabs if it doesn't fit in the trunk or may want to consider getting a car service so you have a larger car.
Depending on how much luggage you all have, you may need two cabs if it doesn't fit in the trunk or may want to consider getting a car service so you have a larger car.