⁴ᴷ⁶⁰ LaGuardia Airport to Midtown Manhattan, NYC via Bus & Subway - Raw & Unedited

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In this raw & unedited video, I travel from LaGuardia Airport Terminal B (Central Terminal) to the Sheraton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan Times Square. I explain travel tips, how to purchase a MetroCard for the public transportation system, show the transit options, and also list the factors why taking alternative routes may be better than the bus & subway.
Filmed July 21, 2019
Timestamps
2:12 - Purchasing a MetroCard (NYC's Payment Method for the Public Transportation System)
3:35 - Purchasing a fare for the Q70 or M60 Select Bus Service
10:45 - Boarding the Q70 Select Bus Service to Jackson Heights - Roosevelt Avenue
33:50 - Exiting the Q70 Select Bus Service at Jackson Heights - Roosevelt Avenue
35:10 - Entering the Subway System
40:10 - Boarding the E train to Manhattan
58:55 - Exiting the E train at 7th Avenue - 53rd Street
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[@yaya3025]

How nice to hear and see you today. You are a NYC tourist dream. Your channel should be advertised on public transportation and at the airport. Excellent work!

[@yaya3025]

@Denis Ryan yeah I learned something new aa well.

[@benjmiester]

True! It would make a lot of sense to run these on to NYC flights so people can get familiar before they arrive.

[@raineyj560]

@@yaya3025 yes I never knew the 99999 because I always do small fares since the MTA took my large amount and took my bank to refund me, smh

[@ActionKid]

Want to add some things: You can buy a MetroCard at the “Hudson News” vendors inside the airport. The MetroCards purchased here are not subject to the $1 new card fee. Purchasing a MetroCard from the machines at the airport or subway station, and the ticket booth at the subway station are subject to the $1 new card fee. When using a Pay Per Ride MetroCard (currently $2.75 each ride), you get one free transfer between the bus and the subway, as long as the transfer is made within 2 hours of the first use. So even if the MTA stops making the Q70 bus free, you will still get a free transfer to the subway system. So the entire ride will still cost $2.75. When using an Unlimited Ride MetroCard, everyone in your party will need to purchase one. You will need to wait 18 minutes between uses on the same bus route or subway station so the card can’t be shared. Subway service on the weekends is usually different than the weekdays do to planned maintenance and service changes. This website is amazing for showing the service changes on the weekends and the author updates it every Friday: subwayweekender.wordpress.com Be wary of illegal taxis and car services at the airport, who may charge higher fares. You can always see if a driver is licensed by checking their credentials inside the vehicle. For those on mobile Timestamps 2:12 - Purchasing a MetroCard (NYC's Payment Method for the Public Transportation System) 3:35 - Purchasing a fare for the Q70 or M60 Select Bus Service 10:45 - Boarding the Q70 Select Bus Service to Jackson Heights - Roosevelt Avenue 33:50 - Exiting the Q70 Select Bus Service at Jackson Heights - Roosevelt Avenue 35:10 - Entering the Subway System 40:10 - Boarding the E train to Manhattan 58:55 - Exiting the E train at 7th Avenue - 53rd Street

[@leverseidge1990]

buying a MetroCard. As I'm not going to use my debit card, I am only going to use Cash. At JFK will there be the same vendors inside the airport?

[@ActionKid]

@@leverseidge1990 Yes, I saw Hudson News inside JFK as well. You can buy a MetroCard there with cash. The AirTrain from JFK currently costs $5.00 in MetroCard fare (They're considering raising the price to $7.75). However, taking the AirTrain to any of the airport terminals is free. There are MTA public buses at Terminal 5 which only cost $2.75 and connect to the subway system (but it's a much longer ride than the AirTrain).

[@leverseidge1990]

@@ActionKid So, its free to go from any airport to Manhattan by using the AirTrain.

[@ActionKid]

No, if you use the AirTrain to connect to the subway there's a $5.00 fare.

[@seifalah0626]

Hudson DOES take credit cards. They take either one. There's a Hudson store right next to the doors that sells metro cards (you passed it on your way when you turned after the escalator)

[@johnnytoobad7785]

Cool...Get to see a reflection of "Action Kid" in the window (41:30) and an "underground" tour of Queens. Personally I think the City of New York should hire this guy..He's a great tour guide.

[@sudippaudyal8805]

narrated video without mentioning it in a title!!! that's the perfect surprise gift for me.. thanks dude 😂

[@1225Media]

👍🏾 Never been to LaGuardia Airport, but now; I feel I am a regular traveler to the airport! Thanks ActionKid! 👍🏾

[@pamelagriffin3561]

Have landed at JFK

[@myoung72207]

Thanks so much for this video. I've always taken a cab to Manhattan, but you just saved me a bunch of money. My wife and I flew into LGA last week. We took the bus and subway to 57th Street and had a short walk to our hotel next door to Ed Sullivan Theater. We bought the 7-day metro card, so for the price of an Uber or Taxi, we were able to use public transportation all week. We owe you! Thanks again!

[@normangebhardt2092]

Thanks for going all the way out to LaGuardia Airport to start this most interesting action video. Enjoyed it.

[@sonnee44]

oh my God, this is it! we need more video like this! commuting with metro or bus, from departure to travel until arrive to your destination 👍👏👏

[@clintonefird3076]

Awesome video. I had no idea it was this easy to get to Manhattan from LaGuardia. It cost me over $100 to get to the airport from Manhattan in 2019 using Uber. Great information.

[@CityWalks]

98F?!! BRUTAL. I feel for you man. Thanks for showing us the way to get into the city. Hope things cool off soon. -Henry

[@seifalah0626]

I think it was 92

[@CityWalks]

Matt Seifman yeah. Right. Still. BRUTAL. We’re traveling for the summer and haven’t passed 80. It’s been awesome and I can’t imagine 92 and humid in NYC.

[@funkjoker70]

25th of July at Paris 107F 😨

[@CityWalks]

funkjoker that’s just wrong. How do people survive that, especially without AC?

[@4ztfr]

@@CityWalks nyc weather…. It’s either 90 F or snowing

[@jorgealbertobalaa2931]

Two thumbs up Kid, great work specially for being under a hundred melting degrees. Appreciate this one and more to come. Thanks !!!

[@judithhinton5784]

Excellent informative video on getting from LGA to Manhattan cheaply and easily. And, you had an admirer when you boarded the subway...

[@295g295]

37:57 ..same station .. here it is called ROOSEVELT

[@D.N..]

For folks that want to see NYC in person after seeing your vids of the city, showing how transportation from airport to city works is wonderful !!

[@BenNstyle]

LaGuardia will so nice when they finally complete all the construction phases! Thanks for the transpiration tour AK!

[@alyoung9818]

Very useful and entertaining. Thanks for taking the time to explain an inexpensive alternative.

[@lukesmith5540]

who else was happy to see how ActionKid finally looks like?

[@susangill5]

Me!!! Now I want his entire biography! I'm an old woman and I feel very protective towards him for some odd reason. I lived in NYC for 10 years during my youth.

[@mrsl.j]

He's a cutie. :-)

[@HankMcGurk]

I for one appreciate the quiet dignity of his artform without center of self.

[@petipuah5712]

Amazing! I've suggested you to make this video a couple weeks ago and finally you made it! Thank you so much!

[@ActionKid]

It was a great suggestion!

[@BillyJ-vi8df]

Love this, made this trip a million times, great video!

[@dawnlakes1964]

I have watched several videos like this but this is by far the best one. You make really good informative videos. I have actually watched this one a couple times so that I can take notes. Thank you!

[@sandraroyal7688]

you are the best informant when it comes to sightseeing. a thousand thanks for your so detailed explanations

[@ActionKid]

You’re welcome 😉

[@Forgoneconclusion.]

Before I ever saw what you look like,by the sound of your voice I had always envisioned you as a curly frizzy haired Jewish guy with that marvelous NYC accent you have. You are truly an American New Yorker! Have you ever watched the TV show called Snapped? The first narrator of that show I had always envisioned her are a feisty red headed Irish woman,until I saw what she looked like and realized at that time how voices do not determine what a person could possibly look like if you never see then speaking but only hear their voices. I thought she was Irish for years until one day she appeared as a guest star on a TV show and I kept saying to myself..."Why does her voice sound so familiar?" Until she said in a sentence is her script... (You know you can do that "too"?) She always had a unique way of saying "too" like no other person I've ever heard before or since. It is almost comedic how she says that "too" LMAO

[@ActionKid]

I’ve never heard of that show actually. I’ll have to check it out!

[@raineyj560]

@@ActionKid it's about murder. Mainly women killing their spouses, lovers etc

[@prinriggins9151]

Another great video! Always very informative!!👍

[@TheIslingtongirl]

Another super helpful video. Thanks ActionKid!

[@marcusperez7799]

From Houston to Manhattan. Awesome, can't wait. Thank You.

[@letsif]

Nice to see you. Very helpful for first timers. Thank you.

[@susangill5]

Thank you, I don't live in NY anymore but I watched it because NY will always be in my heart. It certainly is a helpful video!!! I was so happy to see your reflection in the subway window! Now I'm wishing for some of your biography. Like if you live with your parents. You look very young. I wish you the best. I've started letting the ads run their course so you make more money. Love your channel!!!

[@ActionKid]

Thank you so much!

[@brucebacklund9138]

Nice transportation video. Was a pain back in the 80s. Usually took a limo from Manhattan to JFK or LaGuardia for $28.00 Things have improved 35 years later. Thanks!

[@mspiccalilli]

You've got to at least roll up those long sleeves in 98 degree heat! You're killing me! :o

[@osimeon00]

Your videos are priceless. Provided the corona lets up, I'm going to be taking this exact same trip from the same airport around the same time this summer. So this couldn't have been a better example to watch.

[@petertrevena804]

Nice mate looks like one massive upgrade is being done. Was looking online what a improvement it will be. A rare sight to see you in person

[@ajaay9244]

I’ve flown too or through NY twice and never been to LGA. I loved seeing a perspective like this.

[@jacquelinegangas7728]

Excellent video, thanks for helping travelers with these important tips, I loved that you showed in real time the whole process of how to go from the airport to the midtwon and I loved seeing you in the reflection of the Subway gate, you look great. .. your videos will always remind me of my days in Ny, I wish and hope to return one day 🙏🙌 !! ... 💝💝😘🚶‍♀️👍

[@marcusperez7799]

I agree. I was thinking the same thing.

[@mikelandry3375]

Thank you for taking time to do this video. very informative! It'll help a lot of people.

[@ActionKid]

You’re welcome!

[@yored8853]

Thank you for going out to the airport in the heat for us😊 this video was very informative, I enjoyed it

[@chaoshund1768]

Thanks for the great ride and video 👍👍👍

[@garynewcomb7737]

Great info on arriving, will be using your tips on coming to NYC. Watch your videos every week!

[@MattWilsonVegasFan]

With 2 kids, the wife, and a few big suitcases, I'll be taking an Uber! Thanks for doing this. Saved me some hassle.

[@srfnma6813]

I love your channel, best videos about NY!!!! Thanks so much

[@dereknewbury163]

Excellent vid. I really enjoyed the ride and it was informative. Thank you.

[@Bri_blessed]

That’s a lovely bus ride I love the sound of the engine it’s so relaxing

[@bogdanpospiech]

Nice to see you Kid I love your channel Huge respect

[@aleks358]

Very pensive video. Thank you! I hope that I will be in your city sometime and I will use your video.

[@alpiansyah4220]

Awesome ... thank you for Mr. Actiokid in vidio all, good and cool ... 😉😎❤❤👍👍👍

[@emmadyer-woolaston9310]

Thank you, I am Neuyoke, I learned how to travel from back and forth to the airport, plus the meaning of the Subways. Thank you so much.

[@lizpaterson4190]

Great video again action kid thank you for going out of your way for us your btilliant xx

[@axjmd]

Totally enjoyed your video.

[@shirleyburton8536]

Excellent info and direction !! Thanks

[@kmielenzio]

Thanks for a very great video 👍👍👍👍 go on with videos like this 😃

[@tahaachannel7061]

Great video! Thanks Actionkid, now I know that I can navigate from LGA airport to Manhattan.

[@spoly8139]

I've taken that route many times and only paid $2.75 into midtown. One tip for out of towners...you can also buy a Metrocard inside the airport at any Hudson News shop...easier than using the machines and you can use cash.

[@ActionKid]

I knew about the Hudson News shop but forgot to mention it. Do they accept credit cards for buying MetroCards there?

[@jonbrown8553]

Thanks, Kid for the informative vlog.

[@jeahavvalentin980]

Another excellent video

[@MinhNguyen-wo1bb]

Thank you so much for your guide!

[@mecmex]

Thanks for this video! My wife and I did basically the same trip back in December. We took the Q70 to the 7 train, then the 7 train to Grand Central. You should come visit Toronto and shoot some videos!

[@VeronicaHernandez-yl3ic]

Action Keita really enjoys his raw video thank you for that

[@goodkilltubehard10.07]

Thank you very much. Now I can go to Manhattan from LaGuardia Airport. The glass is dirty on both the bus and the subway. I could see you out of the dirty glass. Please do not get angry.

[@JaimeC315]

Great video, just landed today at LaGuardia and I found it very useful

[@Moyltorres]

Very nice and useful video !

[@nycstreets5295]

Beautiful video

[@bebanieves8591]

I took subway from JFK to 42nd took about an hour! This time I’ll be arriving at La Guardia! Great video!

[@ActionKid]

Thanks! Hopefully this video helps you!

[@Beckala67]

Thanks to you, my daughter's on the bus right now, without having to pay any fare! Getting her to Roosevelt/74th couldn't be easier.

[@ActionKid]

You’re welcome! 😊

[@rafaelmonteiro2412]

Amazing vídeo, congrats and thanks

[@fionakeenan6007]

Thank you that was fabulous 👌😉

[@ddlynch]

Thank you sir. I'll be trying to do this exact route today. After watching this I feel alot more confident.

[@ActionKid]

Very good!

[@trmdude5738]

I would like a video of your equipment... what you use and why , some equipment changes you’ve made etc. nice video as usual AK

[@davidadams9391]

Great video 👍👍👍

[@cobrajoe2001]

Thank you for this video 😁

[@yesayachandra]

thx alot for the video .excellent mr.

[@Avenue72nd]

Another great video ❤❤😊. Everyone see all the spots on the subway train windows? That is why I never lean up against them. It's more bacteria buildup there than the rails to hold on.

[@elizabethhamilton1166]

Thank you, ActionKid. Excellent instructions.

[@ActionKid]

You’re welcome!

[@marcusmilford]

Great Vlogs you upload. :)

[@benjmiester]

Man I really love these videos. I'm so NY sick... and I've only been there once lol. I only got to spend about a day and a half though and that's not even remotely enough time for even just one visit.

[@richardyu6789]

Awesome video.

[@rideswithscissors]

So now you are just ActionKid? I always thought there were 122 other ActionKids out there, but that you were the best. I flew out of the TWA terminal in 1965, it was an awesome experience. I felt like Elroy Jetson!

[@Beckala67]

That was when JFK was still called Idlewild.

[@RGC198]

Interesting video. I have often wondered what the New York public transport was like and this video gives a good idea. I actually live in Melbourne Australia. The New York subway is certainly extensive. We only have three underground subway stations here in Melbourne.

[@utkarshverma013]

27:09 So that's how ActionKid looks like! Glad to finally see the face of my current favourite KZbinr!

[@dquant6392]

Fantastic!!!!

[@tedted5431]

Thank you for sharing! 👍 🗽

[@alonewulf6073]

love these videos, can you do more night ones too!

[@denisegodman3931]

@41:31 Love the lady waving at you!

[@chepo1956]

Fantastic Action Kid! Wonderful as always and extremely helpful. Could you do one of these but from Kennedy Airport? Thanks.

[@ActionKid]

I could do one eventually 😃

[@mikioni]

Very interesting 🙂

[@shi-kom9719]

Thank you!

[@Livingmydreammm]

Thank you❤❤❤

[@WanderlustTravelVideos]

48:07 there he is, the one and only ActionKid. Also looks like a Feiyu Tech Stabilizator, correct?

[@ActionKid]

Yes it’s the FeiyuTech G6

[@WanderlustTravelVideos]

@@ActionKid What is your impression of this gimbal? Do you like it?

[@erickjerland1281]

I stayed at the Sheraton Hotel back in 1983. I took the Q70 to roosevelt ave when I was in NY two weeks ago.

[@jimcrovatt6988]

Pickpocket at 54:40? IDK...they're pretty clever!

[@michalsottnik6807]

good video!!!!

[@robsonrodrigues805]

Adorei esse video.

[@maurogonzalezinaqui6684]

Excelent video! Can you please do jfk to manhattan via sub and bus?

[@ActionKid]

I could do one too 😊

[@RON-xx5vu]

That was different!

[@Neville60001]

A small FYI: with just a few exceptions, a lot of what's mentioned about this bus also applies to the public transit bus that goes from a subway station (Kipling Station) to Pearson Airport here in Toronto.

[@sherylzang8853]

Thank you for the bus trip from laguardia to woodside.. I got stranded at laguardia... couldn't get a flight out of laguardia...couldn't get thru on the phone to tap air Portugal earlier this morning could not get thru to cunard getting a cruise to Europe so I'm hoping to get a virtual lirr trip(s) back home... God bless you for your prayers & for trying to get me back home safe.. thank you for your tips on metro card.

[@ActionKid]

Oh wow. That's crazy.

[@5argetech56]

No booth clerk, and you are charged a $1 fee to buy a metrocard from those machines..... That Sucks! 08:04 I noticed the Low Rider Bus... Nice :) I would like to say thank you for keeping me in touch with my Home City.. I still Love new New York..

[@ActionKid]

I forgot to mention you can also buy a MetroCard from the “Hudson News” vendors inside the airport. They’re not subject to the $1 new card fee but I think they don’t accept credit cards for MetroCard purchases.

[@5argetech56]

@@ActionKid thanks for the info.. The fee is for the Card Transaction.

[@Denis-jd6dd]

Very intersesting video! Wow, I saw your faceXD

[@4ztfr]

After being a New Yorker for a while, you eventually almost never swipe the metrocard too slow or too fast. The sweet spot on swiping speed just becomes muscle memory after a while.

[@thadanzwiggler]

I visit NYC quite often during the year, and can attest: ALWAYS check the subway lines for any disruption in service. This video is pretty self-explanatory (thanks ActionKid (AK)!), but you always want to check disruption status if the pathway AK describes here is unavailable.

[@vkendrick904]

I frequent NYC at least 4 to 5 times a year. Always take the Q70 to Broadway and 74th. I always stay in long Island city. Works well for me. Actually just came from there 2 weeks ago. LGA us ALWAYS under construction....lol

[@alexismorell-carrington-co6310]

I flew into LGA for the first time last month, to midtown I wish this video was here then lol but I just used black car service.

[@Usernotfounddd748]

Trying this next time i travel