How to Get Between Terminals at LaGuardia Airport in New York [LGA]

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) has been heavily criticized for its outdated facilities and has even been referred to as a third-world airport by politicians.

Thankfully, an $8 billion development project is set to modernize Terminals B and C, improve transport links, and expand capacity, with a planned completion of 2021.

Proposals have also been made for an AirTrain connection from Manhattan to LGA with 2 airport stations, giving passengers an alternative to the shuttle bus currently required to get between terminals.

Table of contents

LaGuardia Airport Layout
LGA Ground Transportation Pre-Security or Landside
- Terminal Shuttle Bus
LGA Ground Transportation Post-Security or Airside
- Walkways
- American Airlines Terminal B Shuttle Bus
Layout of LGA Terminals
Estimated Walking Times Between Terminals
Flight Connections at LGA
Accessibility
Final Thoughts

Table of Contents

LaGuardia Airport Layout
LGA Ground Transportation Pre-Security or Landside
- Terminal Shuttle Bus
LGA Ground Transportation Post-Security or Airside
- Walkways
- American Airlines Terminal B Shuttle Bus
Layout of LGA Terminals
Estimated Walking Times Between Terminals
Flight Connections at LGA
Accessibility
Final Thoughts

LaGuardia Airport Layout

LaGuardia Airport Map. Image Credit: Laguardiaairport.com

In the airport’s current state, only Terminals C and D are directly connected to one another. The other terminals (A and B) are located quite far apart from each other, and with the busy road system in between, it’s not possible to walk.

The terminal shuttle bus (covered later in this article) is the best way to get between terminals at LGA, also stopping at the parking lots and car rental transfer point.

LGA Ground Transportation Pre-Security or Landside

LaGuardiaTerminalBusRoutes — Image Credit: LGA

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.

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

LaGuardia Airport Shuttle Bus Countdown — LaGuardia Airport’s shuttle bus tracker. Image Credit: Laguardiaairport.com

LGA Ground Transportation Post-Security or Airside

Walkways

Terminals C and D are connected inside the secure area via a skybridge with moving walkways. It takes around 5 minutes to walk between these two terminals, and you don’t have to re-clear security on arrival at the next terminal.

American Airlines Terminal B Shuttle Bus

Passengers can connect between Terminal B Concourses A, B, C, and D by riding the courtesy shuttle bus operated by American Airlines. This option connects passengers within the secure area, so there’s no need to re-clear security on arrival at your next concourse.

Buses operate from:

Concourse A: Between Gates 50 and 51
Concourse B: Between Gates B4 and B6
Concourse C: Between Gates C2 and C4
Concourse D: Near Gate D2B

Hot Tip: Although American Airlines operates the shuttle service, word on the web is that passengers from other airlines have been permitted to ride the bus. It’s worth a try to avoid having to re-clear security again.

Layout of LGA Terminals

LGA Terminal A (Marine Air Terminal)

LaGuardia Airport Terminal A. Image Credit: Laguardiaairport.com

Terminal A, or the Marine Air Terminal as it’s also referred to, 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: Laguardiaairport.com

Terminal B is the largest of all terminals with Concourses A, B, C, and D. Facilities span 3 levels with arrivals on the ground level, departures on the first level, and airline lounges on the upper level.

As part of the first phase of the redevelopment project, Concourse A was recently expanded to include 18 gates, shops, and restaurants.

Concourse A has 18 gates numbered 42-59; Concourse B has 9 gates numbered B1, B3-B5, B5A, B6, B7, B7A, and B8; Concourse C has 13 gates numbered C1-C12, and C14; and Concourse D has 8 gates numbered D2-D8, and D10.

Air Canada, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines operate from Terminal B’s 4 concourses, with American Airlines offering a connecting shuttle bus between concourses.

There are several lounges in Terminal B. Some are located within the secured area, while others are outside security.

Outside of the secure area:

The Centurion® Lounge (in between Concourse B and C checkpoints)
United Airlines United Club (near Concourse C’s checkpoint)

Inside the secure area on the upper level:

Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Concourse A)
American Airlines Admirals Club (Concourse D)

Ground transportation is located outside the terminal on the ground and first levels, and ride/shuttle services can pick-up and drop-off in the Terminal B parking garage on level 2, for access to all terminals.

Hot Tip:You don’t have to fly in business or first class to get the luxury of relaxing in a lounge. Many credit cards offer you lounge access just for having the card. Here’s a great guide on the best credit cards that give you complimentary airport lounge access.

LGA Terminal C

LaGuardia Airport Terminal C. Image Credit: Laguardiaairport.com

Terminal C has 25 gates numbered C12, C15-C18, C20, C21, C23, C24, C26, C28-C32, C34-C39, and C41-C44.

Changing flights between Terminal C and Terminal D is easy, as the 2 terminals are connected via a skybridge within the secure area. To reach terminal D, take the walkway that is next to gate C15 and walk for about 5 minutes.

Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, and Spirit operate from Terminal C, and there are 2 Delta Sky Club® lounges — 1 near gate C28 and the other across from the food court.

As part of the major redevelopment, Delta will be replacing Terminals C and D with a state-of-the-art terminal and 37 departure gates.

LGA Terminal D

LaGuardia Airport Terminal D. Image Credit: Laguardiaairport.com

Terminal D is located on the east side of the airport and has 9 gates numbered D1, D2, D4-D8, D10, and D11.

It’s easy to connect to Terminal C from Terminal D as a pedestrian bridge (with moving walkways) links the two terminals from near the entrance of the departure concourse in Terminal D.

Delta Air Lines and WestJet operate flights from Terminal D, and there is a Delta Sky Club® Lounge on the departures level. Arrivals are on the lower level where ground transportation is also situated outside of the terminal building.

Estimated Walking Times Between Terminals

It’s only possible to walk between Terminals C and D at LGA. This takes around 5 minutes.

To reach Terminal D from Terminal C, take the connector bridge from near gate C15. To reach Terminal C from Terminal D, take the connector bridge from near the entrance to the departure concourse next to the Minnow food station.

Estimated Walking Times to Gates

Terminal A: 2 minutes to all gates
Terminal B:
- Gates B1-B8, C1-C14, D1-D7: 3 minutes
- Gates 40-59: 3-6 minutes
- Gates D8-D10: 4-5 minutes
Terminal C:
- Gates C12-C29, C42-C44: 2 minutes
- Gates C30-C41: 3-4 minutes
Terminal D: 1-3 minutes to all gates

Flight Connections at LGA

As LaGuardia Airport doesn’t operate any international flights, there are no customs and immigration facilities to clear on arrival, which can mean a reasonably swift exit.

For flight connections, passengers need to allow plenty of time to ride the terminal shuttle bus as traffic can be heavy at LGA due to the ongoing renovations.

Unless you’re connecting between Terminals C and D, or between concourses at Terminal B, passengers will also need to allow time to re-clear security at the next terminal.

Regardless of the terminal, if checked luggage isn’t tagged through to the final destination, then passengers would have 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 doesn’t have an excellent reputation, that’s for sure. Transport connections are lacking, and traffic is tedious with the airport’s daily operations in the midst of the redevelopment project.

Once completed, these developments should vastly improve the experience for some 30 million passengers that travel through LGA each year. Until then, passengers are advised to leave plenty of time to arrive and travel around the airport and utilize public transport where possible.

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

Frequently asked questions

Are Terminals C and D connected at LaGuardia?

Terminals C and D are connected via a skybridge with moving walkways. It takes around 5 minutes to walk between. All other terminals are only accessible by shuttle bus.

How do you get around LaGuardia Airport?

Most passengers need to ride the courtesy shuttle bus to get around LaGuardia Airport. There are 3 bus routes connecting the terminals, parking lots, and car rental transfer point. Buses operate 24/7 running every 8-10 minutes at peak time and every 15 minutes off-peak.

Is there a shuttle between terminals at LGA?

There is a shuttle bus transporting passengers between terminals at LGA outside of the secure area. American Airlines also operates a shuttle service between the concourses of Terminal B within the secure area.

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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.
      Reply
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