<p>What’s the easiest / fastest way to transfer from La Guardia airport to JFK airport for an international flight? I couldn’t get a direct flight to JFK from where my trip originates. I was assuming we would take a taxi but a friend said she thought there might be a shuttle available. There are 4 of us going together, if that is an important detail.</p>
<p>Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>Try a Google search for ‘LaGuardia JFK shuttle’ - here’s one link that may be useful:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.easybuenosairescity.com/airporttransportation.htm[/url]”>http://www.easybuenosairescity.com/airporttransportation.htm</a></p>
<p>Since there are four of you I’d suggest trying to get one of those SUV-type taxis. This is a regular NYC Yellow Cab, it’s just larger. The dispatcher at the taxi line should be able to help you. </p>
<p>A regular taxi can also take four people, but only if your luggage will fit in the trunk. My guess is that even if you split up 2 + 2 and take two taxi’s the cost will come out about the same as 4 times the shuttle or bus fare. Just make sure you now which JFK terminal you’re heading for.</p>
<p>Just be aware that the traffic between the two airports might be the worst in the world.</p>
<p>The traffic between the two airports can be brutal, so make sure that you have enough time set aside to deplane, walk through the terminal, pick up your luggage, take transportation between airports, check back in, go through security, etc. The trip by car can take as little as 30 minutes and as long as 90 minutes or more. Rush hour, construction, accidents and volume can all affect travel time. Also, summer weekends are particularly bad for travelling on NY roads, as many people are heading to and from the beach, the Catskills, etc.</p>
<p>I would probably avoid taking a taxi between the airports, if only because you may get stuck in quite a long queue before even beginning your journey. I would recommend arranging for a car service to take you between airports (try Carmel (212) 666-6666 or Tel Aviv (212) 777-7777). You can usually find useful coupons for these car services on their respective websites, and though the cars are nothing glamorous, they are reliable and get you where you are going. I’m not sure if either would allow four people in a car, so you might have to split up. These car services will cost a few dollars more than a taxi, but you are sure to get a car (you reserve ahead of time, and then call when you have your baggage at the airport; the car picks you up right at the curb). I am also aware of a shuttle bus service that goes between JFK and LGA approximately every half hour, though I have never used the service myself. It is called NY Airport Service Express Bus, and the phone number is (718) 875-8200 and website is <a href=“http://www.nyairportservice.com%5B/url%5D”>www.nyairportservice.com</a>. </p>
<p>Both JFK and LGA also have websites that may have more information for you.</p>