Taxi Time from LaGuardia to Times Square: 20–30 Minutes (Traffic Dependent)

A taxi ride from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Times Square, Manhattan, typically takes 20–30 minutes covering ~8 miles via the Grand Central Parkway, RFK Bridge, and FDR Drive (or surface streets).

However, NYC traffic is highly variable:

• Off-peak (10 AM–3 PM, late night): 15–20 min.
• Rush hours (7–10 AM, 4–7 PM): 35–50+ min.
• Events/weather/accidents: Can exceed 60 min.

Flat fare to Manhattan (plus tolls, tip, surcharge) is ~$45–$60. Rideshares (Uber/Lyft) similar. Alternatives: M60 SBS bus to subway (N/Q/W/4/5/6), or Q70 SBS to E/F/M/R at Jackson Heights—often faster and cheaper during congestion.

Always allow buffer for flights; LGA has no rail link (AirTrain LGA under construction).