Navigating To La Guardia: Paying For Your Bus Ride

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is located in Queens, New York, and is approximately 15 kilometres from Midtown Manhattan. The airport is easily accessible by bus, with several bus options available. The LaGuardia Link Q70 is a free bus service that travels non-stop from the airport to the subway lines in Jackson Heights, Queens. The Q70 bus can also be taken one more stop to Woodside for the Long Island Rail Road. The M60-SBS bus service is also available from LaGuardia Airport to Manhattan, with connections to the subway and bus. The fare for the M60-SBS is $2.90, while the Q70 LaGuardia Link is free of charge. Passengers can pay for bus fares using a MetroCard, OMNY, or with exact change in coins.

Pay with a MetroCard or exact change in coins at curbside machines

If you're taking the bus to LaGuardia Airport, you have several options for purchasing your fare. One option is to use a MetroCard, which you can buy at any vending machine located throughout the airport's terminals. The cost of a one-way ticket for the bus or subway is $2.75, and you can also purchase a 7-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard for $33 or a 30-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard for $127. Additionally, MetroCard vending machines offer a bonus of 11% if you put $5.50 or more on your card. It's important to note that the machines only provide a maximum of $9 change, usually in $1 coins.

If you don't have a MetroCard, you can also pay with exact change in coins at curbside machines. This option is available for the Q70 SBS and M60 SBS buses. These buses do not allow you to purchase tickets on board, so you must use a MetroCard or pay with exact change before boarding. The cost of a one-way ticket is $2.75.

It's worth noting that the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus service is free if you're travelling to or from Terminals C and B. For service to Terminal A, you can take the airport shuttle bus from Terminal B.

Use OMNY by tapping your contactless debit or credit card, smartphone, or wearable device

To get to LaGuardia Airport by bus, you can take the M60 bus from uptown Manhattan, or the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus from the subway in Queens. The Q70 bus service is free, but the M60 costs $2.90 for most riders.

You can pay for the M60 bus using OMNY, a MetroCard, or with exact change in coins. OMNY is a contactless fare payment system for public transportation in the New York region. To use OMNY, simply tap your contactless debit or credit card, smartphone, or wearable device on the OMNY reader when you board the bus. You can also use an OMNY card, which is a contactless transit card that you can buy for $5 (or $1 as a limited-time offer) and reload at vending machines or retail locations.

If you are using a contactless card, smartphone, or wearable device to pay with OMNY, you don't need to sign up or download an app. Just tap your device on the OMNY reader, and the screen will say "GO" if the tap was successful. You can use the same card or device for both legs of your trip to get a free transfer. Additionally, if you take 12 rides in a 7-day period using the same card or device, all additional rides within that week are free.

Please note that you cannot use OMNY to pay for multiple riders on the same trip. Your bank must approve the transaction before you can use the same card or device to pay for other riders.

Pay with cash, debit card, or credit card at a ticket machine

If you're taking the bus to LaGuardia Airport, you can pay with cash, a debit card, or a credit card at a ticket machine. Ticket machines can be found at the bus stops in front of the airport terminals.

If you're taking the M60-SBS bus, you can pay with cash, debit card, or credit card at a sidewalk kiosk near the bus stop. Be sure to get a receipt as proof of payment before you board the bus.

If you're taking the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus, you don't need to pay to board the bus. However, you will need to pay to enter the subway system. You can use a ticket machine or your credit card, debit card, Google Pay, Apple Pay, or OMNY card to pay for your subway ticket.

Pay with exact change in coins to the bus driver

If you're taking the bus to LaGuardia Airport, you can pay with exact change in coins to the bus driver. This option is available for the M60-SBS bus, which you can board at the following stops:

• 106th Street and Broadway
• 116th Street and Broadway
• 120th Street and Broadway
• Along 125th Street (multiple stops)

The M60-SBS bus also stops in Astoria, Queens, where you can connect to the N and W lines. The fare for the M60-SBS is $2.90.

You can also pay with exact change in coins for the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus, which is free of charge. The Q70 bus can be boarded at Terminals B or C.

Please note that you cannot pay with exact change in bills, only coins are accepted.

Buy a Single Ride ticket or a MetroCard that you can top up with money

If you're taking the bus to LaGuardia Airport, you can either buy a Single Ride ticket or a MetroCard that you can top up with money. Here's what you need to know:

Buying a Single Ride Ticket

To buy a Single Ride ticket, look for a sidewalk kiosk near the bus stop. These kiosks are usually located close to the bus stops, and you can use them to purchase your ticket before boarding the bus. The cost of a Single Ride ticket is $2.90 for most riders, and you can pay using coins or a debit/credit card. Make sure you have the exact change in coins if you're paying with cash, as the machines may not provide change. Once you have your ticket, keep it with you during your ride, as you may need to show it to the bus operator or MTA inspectors.

Using a MetroCard

Using a MetroCard is another convenient option for paying for your bus ride to LaGuardia Airport. You can buy a MetroCard from vending machines located throughout the airport terminals or at any subway station. The cost of a MetroCard is $1, and you can top it up with money to pay for your rides. When boarding the bus, simply insert your MetroCard into the farebox, and your fare will be deducted automatically. MetroCard users also get a free transfer from their bus to the subway, which can be helpful if you're continuing your journey on the subway. The cost of a one-way trip on buses or subways is $2.75.

Tips for Riding the Bus to LaGuardia Airport

• Allow plenty of time for your journey, as traffic can affect travel times.
• Pay your fare before boarding the bus. You can use a MetroCard, OMNY, or exact change in coins at a sidewalk kiosk to obtain a receipt as proof of payment.
• The M60 bus goes directly to LaGuardia Airport from uptown Manhattan, and the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus provides a free connection from the subway to the airport.
• Keep the bus aisles and seats clear, and stow your luggage on the luggage racks if possible.

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