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The Upper West Side is about 9 miles from LaGuardia Airport by road, so the ride can be quick in light traffic—as fast as 20–25 minutes before 7 AM. But crosstown conditions on 125th Street and backups on the Grand Central Parkway can stretch that same trip to 50–75 minutes during rush hour, and you're paying for every minute if you're in a metered taxi.
Unlike JFK, there is no flat taxi fare to LaGuardia. Taxi trips are fully metered and subject to a $5 LGA surcharge, plus standard rush-hour ($2.50, 4–8 PM weekdays) and overnight ($1, 8 PM–6 AM) surcharges. From the UWS, metered fares typically land between $35 and $55 before tip—and if Grand Central Parkway gridlock adds 20 minutes, that meter keeps ticking.
A pre-booked airport car service eliminates this variable. You pay a flat rate quoted at booking, your chauffeur selects the optimal bridge based on live traffic, and every LGA transfer includes complimentary flight tracking. For arrivals, 60 minutes of complimentary wait time is included for domestic flights and 90 minutes for international. Add meet & greet ($25) for curbside assistance at your terminal.
You're on the wrong side of Manhattan for LaGuardia. Every route starts with a crosstown leg. How you handle it defines the trip.
From the north UWS (80th and above), the fastest path to the RFK Bridge runs along 125th Street. This is also the M60-SBS bus corridor, so there are dedicated bus lanes during peak hours. Your chauffeur times the crossing to avoid the heaviest bus-lane enforcement windows while using the same east-west artery the M60 depends on.
From the north UWS, the RFK (Triborough) Bridge is the default—it connects directly to the Grand Central Parkway heading to LGA. From the lower UWS (59th–72nd), the Queensboro Bridge can compete, but requires crossing through Midtown East first. Your chauffeur checks both in real time and picks the bridge with less queue time.
Both bridges feed into the Grand Central Parkway for the final approach to LGA. This parkway handles airport traffic plus local Queens commuters, and backs up during weekday peaks and weather events. Your chauffeur monitors the parkway in real time and may route through Astoria surface streets (Astoria Blvd, Ditmars) when the parkway stalls near the LGA exits.
Where you are on the Upper West Side determines which bridge your chauffeur takes and how long the crosstown leg adds to the trip.
| UWS Zone | Primary Route | Off-Peak | Standard | Rush Hour | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morningside Hts (110th–125th) | 125th → RFK Bridge → GCP | 18–25 min | 28–40 min | 45–65 min | Closest to RFK; fastest UWS zone |
| North UWS (86th–110th) | CPW north → 125th → RFK | 20–30 min | 30–45 min | 50–70 min | RFK default; 125th crosstown key |
| Central UWS (72nd–86th) | Transverse → FDR or 125th → RFK | 22–32 min | 35–50 min | 55–75 min | Two viable bridges; chauffeur decides |
| Lower UWS (59th–72nd) | 65th Transverse → Queensboro | 25–35 min | 40–55 min | 55–80 min | Queensboro may beat RFK here |
125th → RFK → GCP
Closest to RFK
Off-Peak
18–25 min
Standard
28–40 min
Rush
45–65 min
CPW north → 125th → RFK
RFK default
Off-Peak
20–30 min
Standard
30–45 min
Rush
50–70 min
Transverse or 125th → RFK
Two bridge options
Off-Peak
22–32 min
Standard
35–50 min
Rush
55–75 min
65th Transverse → Queensboro
Queensboro may win
Off-Peak
25–35 min
Standard
40–55 min
Rush
55–80 min
All routes converge on Grand Central Parkway for the LGA terminal approach. Times reflect typical weekday conditions.
The M60-SBS is the UWS's direct bus to LaGuardia. It's real, it works, and it has luggage racks. Here's when each option wins.
| Option | Cost | Time | Transfers | Best When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M60-SBS (from 125th St) | $2.90 | 30–45 min (bus only) | 0 (if near 125th) | Budget, solo, carry-on, near 125th |
| Subway → M60-SBS | $2.90 | 55–75 min total | 1 | Budget, below 96th St |
| Yellow Taxi (metered) | $35–$65+ | 20–75 min | None | Off-peak, risk tolerance |
| Pre-Booked Car Service | Flat rate quoted | 20–75 min | None | Luggage, families, early/late flights |
M60-SBS info per MTA LaGuardia guide. Taxi fares include $5 LGA surcharge.
The Upper West Side mixes wide avenues with narrow, tree-lined side streets. Where you meet your chauffeur matters for a clean departure.
The widest avenue on the UWS with the easiest staging. Broadway has divided medians and bus pullouts between 72nd and 96th that create natural loading zones. For buildings on Broadway, your chauffeur pulls into the median or stages at the nearest cross street. This is the default for most UWS pickups.
CPW has hydrant-heavy frontage with limited legal stopping. Doorman buildings on CPW often have pull-through driveways your chauffeur can use. For walk-up brownstones, cross streets off CPW (72nd, 79th, 81st, 86th) are the cleanest pickup points. The 86th Street transverse through Central Park connects to the East Side and the FDR Drive for bridge access.
Amsterdam (northbound one-way) and Columbus (southbound one-way) are narrower than Broadway but have more consistent parking availability on off-hours. Your chauffeur stages on the avenue if space is open, or on the nearest cross street if the avenue is packed. Both avenues feed cleanly into the 125th Street crosstown corridor heading east.
The southern edge of the UWS. Columbus Circle has no-standing zones and heavy pedestrian traffic. Your chauffeur stages on 61st or 62nd Street between Broadway and Columbus. From this zone, the 65th Street transverse through Central Park connects to the Queensboro Bridge approach—often faster than going north to the RFK from this latitude.
Executive Sedan. CPW or Broadway pickup.
Luxury SUV. Child seat ($25) installed before pickup.
Executive Sedan. 62nd St pickup; Queensboro Bridge likely faster from this latitude.
Reserve online or by phone. Provide your UWS address or cross streets, LGA terminal, flight details (for arrivals), and passenger count. We confirm a flat rate and a specific pickup point based on your building and avenue.
For LGA arrivals, we monitor your flight from departure through landing. If delayed or early, your chauffeur adjusts automatically. No need to call or text from the tarmac.
Your chauffeur stages on Broadway, CPW, or the nearest cross street\u2014never double-parked on a narrow side street. For doorman buildings, we coordinate with the doorman. Walk out, car is there.
RFK from the north UWS, Queensboro from the lower UWS, or the Central Park transverse to FDR for the flexible middle zone. All tolls included. Terminal B or C curbside dropoff at LGA.
Complimentary for all LGA transfers. Chauffeur timing auto-adjusted based on actual flight arrival. Requires airline and flight number at booking.
60 minutes complimentary for domestic flights at LGA. 90 minutes for international. Clock starts at actual flight landing, not the scheduled time.
24+ hours: full refund. 12-24 hours: 50% fee. 2-12 hours: 75% fee. Under 2 hours: 100% fee.
$25 add-on. Chauffeur meets you at LGA Terminal B or C curbside with a personalized name sign and luggage assistance.
$25 per seat. Infant (rear-facing), convertible, and booster seats available. Specify child age, weight, and height at booking.
All tolls (RFK Bridge, Grand Central Parkway approaches) included in your flat rate. No surprise charges at pickup or dropoff.
All vehicles are late-model (2023–2026), professionally detailed between rides. Sedans handle UWS side streets easily; SUVs fit families with full luggage sets.
2 passengers | 2 large bags
Mercedes E-Class or BMW 5-Series. The UWS default for solo travelers and couples heading to LGA with carry-ons. Fits easily on cross streets off Broadway and CPW.
6 passengers | 6 large bags
Cadillac Escalade ESV or Mercedes GLS. UWS families with checked bags, strollers, and child seats ($25 each). Fits 6 passengers with full bag count for longer trips.
Up to 14 passengers
Mercedes Sprinter with captain's chairs. Perfect for UWS neighbors catching the same flight, or families with overflow luggage that won't fit in an SUV trunk.
Background-checked and professionally licensed. Every chauffeur on the UWS–LGA corridor knows the 125th Street timing, the RFK approach, and when to switch to the Queensboro from the lower UWS.
Automatic monitoring from departure to landing at LGA. If your flight arrives early or runs late, your chauffeur adjusts without you needing to call or text from the terminal.
No $5 LGA surcharge, no rush-hour meter inflation, no Grand Central Parkway surprise. Your quoted price at booking is your final price—traffic is the chauffeur's problem.
125th or the transverse? RFK or Queensboro? Your chauffeur makes the crosstown and bridge decisions based on real-time conditions—not GPS defaults that ignore the M60 bus-lane timing.
All LaGuardia Airport transfer routes, terminal procedures, and fleet options.
The parent hub for all Manhattan neighborhood\u2192LGA routes. Broader coverage beyond the UWS.
Same neighborhood, different airport. Lincoln Tunnel vs bridge routing for JFK transfers.
Full Manhattan coverage\u2014hourly, point-to-point, and airport transfers from every neighborhood.
JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, and Teterboro\u2014all airports from one booking platform.
All services across the NYC metro area\u2014hourly, point-to-point, airport, and corporate.
Flat-rate car service from the Upper West Side to LaGuardia with bridge routing by neighborhood, flight tracking, and a price that never changes—rain, rush hour, or Grand Central Parkway gridlock.
True North VIP is a New York City-based premium chauffeur and black car service. The company provides airport transfers to JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Teterboro, and Westchester County airports, along with hourly charters, corporate ground transportation, wedding and event service, and city-to-city travel. Service covers all five NYC boroughs, Northern New Jersey, Connecticut, Westchester County, Long Island, and the Hamptons, with vetted professional chauffeurs and a fleet of executive sedans, luxury sedans, SUVs, and Sprinter vans available 24/7.
To book a ride, visit truenorthvip.com/book or call +1‑347‑321‑9929.
