How To Get Between Terminals at LaGuardia Airport in NYC [LGA]

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) has undergone a complete rebuild over the last several years which has seen the old, outdated facility of yesteryear replaced with a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility with modern terminals and facilities.

With a cost of about $8 billion, this massive project has transformed one of the country’s most-loathed airports into one of the very best. The new airport also brings with it more capacity for air service, faster security screening times for passengers, and enhanced bus service to and from the airport (though the city recently killed off the proposed AirTrain link).

So, now that the airport’s totally new, let’s review how you can get between the various terminals at LaGuardia.

Table of Contents

LaGuardia Airport Layout
Pre-security (Landside) Ground Transportation at LGA
- Terminal Shuttle Bus
Post-security (Airside) Ground Transportation at LGA
- Walkways
LGA Terminal Layout
Estimated Walking Times Between Terminals
Flight Connections at LGA
Accessibility
Final Thoughts

LaGuardia Airport Layout

LaGuardia Airport Map — LaGuardia Airport map. Image Credit: LaGuardia Airport

There are 3 terminals at LaGuardia Airport — A, B, and C. They’re not connected to each other, so passengers must ride the airport shuttle bus if they have flights in different terminals.

Terminals B and C are located near each other, while Terminal A is around a mile away from both B and C. The terminal shuttle bus (covered later in this article) is the best way to get between terminals at LGA. It also stops at the parking lots and the car rental transfer point.

Pre-security (Landside) Ground Transportation at LGA

Terminal Shuttle Bus

LaGuardia Link buses operate 24 hours a day, arriving every 8 to 10 minutes at peak times and every 15 minutes during off-peak times.

The shuttle buses are GPS monitored, so you can use LaGuardia’s handy tracker to see live bus arrival times. Select your stop to check when the next bus is scheduled to arrive.

LaGuardia Terminal Bus Routes — LaGuardia Airport Shuttle bus route. Image Credit: LaGuardia Airport

Post-security (Airside) Ground Transportation at LGA

Walkways

None of the terminals at LaGuardia are connected to each other, so it’s not possible to walk between them if you have to connect to a flight in another terminal. However, with central security checkpoints in all of the terminals, passengers can walk between the various concourses inside the terminals without needing to clear security again.

LGA Terminal Layout

LGA Terminal A (Marine Air Terminal)

LaGuardia Airport Terminal A. Image Credit: LaGuardia Airport

Terminal A, also known as the Marine Air Terminal, was LGA’s original terminal for seaplane flights during the 1930s and 1940s. The original building — including the Art Deco rotunda — still stands, now with a connecting concourse area for flight departures.

The terminal has 6 gates numbered A1 to A6 with arrivals and departures on the same level and just a few shops and restaurants. JetBlue is the only airline to operate flights from Terminal A.

Ground transportation services are located outside of the rotunda, along with the only pick-up and drop-off point for shuttle buses to the car rental lots.

LGA Terminal B

LaGuardia Airport Terminal B. Image Credit: LaGuardia Airport

Terminal B is centrally located on airport property and is home to Air Canada, American Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest, and United Airlines. Facilities in the main terminal span 4 levels.

Level 1: Ground Transportation

La Guardia Airport Terminal B Level — LaGuardia Airport Terminal B, level 1. Image Credit: LaGuardia Airport

Passengers may access ground transportation services on level 1, including the MTA bus and car rental shuttles.

Level 2: Baggage Claim

La Guardia Airport Terminal B Baggage Claim — LaGuardia Airport Terminal B baggage claim. Image Credit: LaGuardia Airport

Baggage claim is located on level 2, along with the lost and found office and a welcome center. Taxis are available at the east side of the arrivals curb.

Level 3: Check-in and Security

LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Level 3 — LaGuardia Airport Terminal B, level 3. Image Credit: LaGuardia Airport

Check-in and the security checkpoint are located on level 3.

Level 4: Restaurants and Shops

LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Level 4 — LaGuardia Airport Terminal B, level 4. Image Credit: LaGuardia Airport

Level 4 has a good selection of shops and restaurants that are located after clearing the security checkpoint. There’s also a large water feature in the center of the concessions area and an American Express Centurion Lounge.

Concourse A

Concourse A has 19 gates numbered 11, 12, 14 to 20, and 22-31. The upper level also features an American Airlines Admirals Club. There’s a good choice of shops and restaurants, including W.H. Smith and Mi Casa, and a children’s play area near gate 24.

Concourse B

Concourse B has 19 gates numbered 40 to 59 as well as a good selection of shops and restaurants, including Shake Shack and Hudson Booksellers. There’s a children’s play area in the central area of the concourse and a United Club and Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge on the upper level.

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LGA Terminal C

LaGuardia Airport Terminal C. Image Credit: LaGuardia Airport

Terminal C is LaGuardia’s newest terminal, home to Delta Air Lines and WestJet. The main terminal building is bright and spacious, with floor-to-ceiling windows and impressive architectural features. Facilities are located across 4 floors before passengers move through to the departures area with 4 interlinked concourses.

Level 1: Baggage Claim

LaGuardia Terminal C Level 1 — LaGuardia Terminal C, level 1. Image Credit: LaGuardia Airport

Baggage claim is located on level 1, with a welcome center, Starbucks, and a small convenience store.

Level 2: Check-in

LaGuardia Terminal C Level 2 — LaGuardia Terminal C level 2. Image Credit: LaGuardia Airport

The ticketing and check-in desks for Delta Air Lines and WestJet are located on level 2.

Level 3: Security Checkpoint

LaGuardia Terminal C Level 3 — LaGuardia Terminal C, level 3. Image Credit: LaGuardia Airport

The security checkpoint is located on level 3, along with a small selection of shops, a Starbucks, and a pet relief area.

Level 4: Delta Sky Club

LaGuardia Terminal C Level 4 — LaGuardia Terminal C, level 4. Image Credit: LaGuardia Airport

There’s a large Delta Sky Club on Level 4 after clearing security.

Concourse A

Concourse A has 11 gates numbered 60, 60A, and 61 to 69. Once clearing security, turn left and walk along the corridor (with moving walkways), take the escalator down, and continue to follow the corridor into the concourse. From security, the furthest gate is around a 10-minute walk. There’s a food court at the entrance to the concourse and several shops.

Concourse B

Concourse B has 9 gates numbered 70 and 72 to 78 and is a short walk turning left out of the security checkpoint. The concourse has a good choice of restaurants and cafes, a service center, and a pet relief area.

Concourse C

Concourse C has 10 gates numbered 81 to 84, 85A, 85B, 86, 88A, 88B, and 89B. Turning right out of security, walk down the corridor and take the elevator down 1 level to access the concourse. It’s around a 10-minute walk from security with gates 86, 88A, 88B, and 89B to the right as you enter the concourse and gates 81 to 84, 85A, and 85B straight ahead in a separate area.

Most of the concessions are located in the furthest area of the concourse, including a Crust and Cibo Express.

Concourse D

Concourse D is located at the south end of Terminal C and has 7 gates numbered 92 to 98. It’s easy to reach Concourse D from the security checkpoint by walking for 5 minutes and then taking the escalator down 1 level. Walking to the furthest gate takes an additional 5 minutes.

A small food court is located at the entrance of the concourse, and there are a couple of convenience stores.

Estimated Walking Times Between Terminals

It’s not possible to walk between any of the terminals at LaGuardia Airport, so passengers must ride the terminal shuttle bus.

Estimated Walking Times to Gates

Terminal A: 2 minutes to all gates
Terminal B:
- Gates 11 to 31: 4 to 6 minutes
- Gates 40 to 59: 6 to 10 minutes
Terminal C:
- Gates 60 to 69: 9 to 11 minutes
- Gates 70 to 79: 5 to 7 minutes
- Gates 80 to 89: 8 to 10 minutes
- Gates 90 to 99: 5 to 10 minutes

Flight Connections at LGA

If you have a connection on a different airline, you’ll need to allow plenty of time to ride the terminal shuttle bus in case traffic is heavy.

But, if your connection is operated by the same airline, you won’t need to exit the terminal you arrived in to make your connection.

Regardless of the terminal, if checked luggage isn’t tagged through to the final destination, passengers will need to reclaim their bags, check-in, and re-clear security anyway.

Accessibility

LGA’s terminals are all accessible to passengers with disabilities or mobility concerns. The terminal shuttle buses are accessible to wheelchair users and the airport parking lots have dedicated parking spaces close to the terminal entrances.

Final Thoughts

LaGuardia Airport has notched a dramatic turnaround in recent years. From being one of the worse to being one of the best in the country, travelers have been raving about the new facilities and faster security process. The redevelopment of the airport will continue to make the travel experience better for the 30 million or so passengers that pass through LGA each year.

However, if you find yourself needing to move between terminals at LGA, make sure you leave yourself plenty of time because the airport still lacks a train system for getting between terminals as well as a direct connection to New York’s transit system.

Featured Image Credit: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Frequently asked questions

Are Terminals B and C connected at LaGuardia?

Terminals B and C are not connected to each other, so passengers must ride the shuttle bus for flight connections if one is required.

How do you get around LaGuardia Airport?

Passengers need to ride the courtesy shuttle bus to get around LaGuardia Airport. Buses connect the terminals to the parking lots and the car rental transfer point. Buses operate 24/7 and run every 8 to 10 minutes at peak times and every 15 minutes at off-peak times.

Is there a shuttle between terminals at LGA?

There is a shuttle bus transporting passengers between terminals at LGA outside of the secure area. Buses operate 24/7 and run every 8 to 10 minutes at peak times and every 15 minutes at off-peak times.

Is the LaGuardia shuttle free?

The LaGuardia shuttle service is free for passengers to use.

Is LaGuardia easy to navigate?

LaGuardia is an easy airport to navigate with a central security checkpoint at each terminal and separate departure concourses. Gates are clearly signposted for easy navigation.

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26 comments

Masterredfox August 17, 2019
The only thing missing from your article on getting around LGA during the ongoing construction was how getting from the parking lots to the terminals is achieved. You didn’t make it clear whether those shuttles pick up people at all parking lots in a clear designated area.
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Sharlene Fayette October 3, 2019
Is luggage allowed on the Shuttle Buses?
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- Jarrod West October 3, 2019
  Hi Sharlene,
  Yes, you can bring your luggage on the shuttle bus.
  Thanks for reading!
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Greg June 20, 2021
Because this shows as the first Google result I wanted to let people know that you CANNOT WALK BETWEEN TERMINALS C AND D.
You’re only allowed to take the airside bus between them if you’re flight departs from that terminal. BE AWARE.
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- Jarrod West June 23, 2021
  Hi Greg,
  Are you certain that this is no longer allowed. Is it possible that the walkway is temporarily closed due to the construction at LGA?
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  - Greg June 27, 2021
    Hi Jarrod,
    Yes, 100% positive as I just did this last weekend. The agent checking who can access the bus told me this.
    As a tip, the food offerings at D are much better as there’s some new gates already completed for DL there.
    The plan is to eventually connect them with the skybridge, but due to the construction, it’s all kinda chaotic.
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    - corey malone July 6, 2021
      I just look it last week and I was able to walk between C and D by going outside of security, there was also a bus connecting them.
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  - David pedraza October 12, 2022
    I need to get from terminal c to terminal b to meet up with family. Which is the best way?
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    - Jarrod West October 12, 2022
      Hi David,
      You can take the shuttle bus between terminals.
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Shmuel July 9, 2021
The map of busses is out of date. There is no more purple shuttle. I believe this is the current map.
https://www.laguardiaairport.com/static/LGA/pdf/LGA-Passenger-Shuttle-11.06.20.pdf
Please update the article.
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- Jarrod West July 9, 2021
  Hi Shmuel,
  Thank you for pointing that out. I’ve just updated the post!
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JBRN July 16, 2021
How do you go from Terminal B to C if it is not possible to walk between these Terminals? We plan to take the Q70 Bus from Roosevelt Ave to LGA and are taking a Delta flight. Thanks!
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- Jarrod West July 16, 2021
  Hi JBRN,
  You can take the Terminal Shuttle Bus to get between Terminals. Buses operate 24-hours a day, arriving every 8-10 minutes at peak times and every 15 minutes off-peak in off-peak times.
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Heather von Brauchitsch August 3, 2021
Easiest way to go from Terminal C or D, not sure if I arrive at C or D and need to get to Terminal B. I have about 1 hr 15 min and I am only meeting family arriving American Terminal B so not really time constraints but wondering best way to make that trek? Thanks.
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- Jarrod West August 3, 2021
  Hi Heather,
  The easiest/best option would be to hop on the Terminal Shuttle bus. Buses operate 24-hours a day, arriving every 8-10 minutes at peak times and every 15 minutes off-peak in off-peak times.
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Yvonne November 28, 2021
We are in our 70’s and flying Delta into LGA. Are there people who can direct or help you?
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- Christine Krzyszton November 28, 2021
  Hi Yvonne. Yes, rest assured that there will be a gate agent when you exit your flight who can point you in the right direction. There are also monitors with information on any connecting flights you might have, which include gate information, etc. You can download the Delta app on your phone in advance, if you feel comfortable doing that, as it will have all of your flight information. If you are not connecting, just look for signs that direct you to the baggage claim and ground transportation. Safe travels.
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Sherry December 26, 2021
Where is Delta concourse C incoming flights baggage claim?
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- Jarrod West December 27, 2021
  Hi Sherry,
  You’ll find baggage claim at the arrivals level when you exit the Terminal. There will be plenty of signs posted that will lead you directly there. Safe travels!
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Paul Heymont February 25, 2022
This is a carefully thought out and informative page. Unfortunately, the airport and connections it describes no longer exist (with the exception of Terminal A). The new Terminal B is in a different location and configuration, and the new Terminal C/D, almost completed, is also relocated and reconfigured.
Anyone attempting to use this page as a guide to the airport will be at best, terminally confused (pun alert) or at worst, lost when they need to be well-guided.
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- Jarrod West March 7, 2022
  Hi Paul,
  We are in the process of getting this page updated with the latest info. Thanks for pointing out the correction!
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Phil April 26, 2022
Warning – at the “New LGA” shuttles are not available airside until construction is complete. You have to exit the terminal made this mistake today not fun.
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Lindsay June 1, 2022
I was looking at a flight from Boston to Dallas and there is a layover at LaGuardia that is only 58 minutes. A friend told me that when she made the Boston to NYC/LGA often for work she flew in on a small commuter plane and then was bussed to the main airport to go thru security again and this is due to the high amount of flights between those 2 cities. Can you confirm whether or not this is still the case? Because if so, a 58-minute layover would not be doable. I am confused why airlines would offer such a short layover if this is the case. Any information you can provide is appreciated.
Thank you! 🙂
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- Katie Seemann June 6, 2022
  Hi Lindsay,
  If you’re flying from Boston to Dallas you shouldn’t have to be bussed to the terminal to go through security again. I think that was a special circumstance on select commuter flights between Boston and NYC. If your first flight is on-time (or close to it) you should be ok with a 58-minute layover.
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Elba June 11, 2022
All I wanted to know was how to get from Terminal B to Terminal A for a connecting flight. Nothing at all about this.
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- Jarrod West June 13, 2022
  Hi Elba,
  You can take the Terminal Shuttle Bus between B and A.
  Reply

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How To Get Between Terminals at LaGuardia Airport [LGA]

LaGuardia Airport Layout