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Long Island City Car Service
Long Island City is about as close as you can live to two airports and Midtown at the same time. A reserved car makes it even easier.
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Car Service That Knows Long Island City
Long Island City sits right across the East River from Midtown. In the last fifteen years it’s gone from warehouses to one of the fastest-growing neighborhoods in New York. Today there are high-rise apartments on the Hunters Point waterfront, offices around Court Square, and film studios a few blocks away.
It’s also one of the best places in the city for airport rides. LaGuardia is usually 15 to 25 minutes away. JFK is close too. Our chauffeurs know the area, from the waterfront towers to the side streets around Queens Plaza. The price on your confirmation is the price you pay.
Long Island City to the Airports: Ride Times & Rates
| Airport | Typical ride | Sedan from | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGA · LaGuardia | 15–25 min | $118.66 | Via the BQE and Grand Central Parkway. One of the shortest airport rides in New York. |
| JFK · John F. Kennedy International | 30–50 min | $118.66 | Via the BQE and Van Wyck. |
| EWR · Newark Liberty International | 45–75 min | $131.99 | Through the Midtown Tunnel and across Manhattan. |
| TEB · Teterboro (private aviation) | 45–70 min | $123.40 | For private flights out of New Jersey. |
Rates are for a Luxury Sedan from a central Long Island City address and include gratuity, card fee and tax. Tolls are added to your confirmation. SUVs, vans and Sprinters are available. See every vehicle and your exact rate. Ride times are typical and change with traffic, weather and time of day.
If you live in LIC, LaGuardia is one of the closest airports in the city. Airlines generally ask you to arrive 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one, so most riders here book a pickup about 2½ hours before a domestic departure, and earlier at rush hour.
Popular Rides from Long Island City
Midtown Manhattan · 10–25 min
Through the Midtown Tunnel or over the Queensboro Bridge.
Williamsburg & Brooklyn · 10–25 min
Across the Pulaski Bridge.
Long Island · 45–90 min
Out the LIE for weekends and visits.
Westchester · 35–55 min
Over the RFK Bridge and up the Major Deegan or the Hutch.
A tip from our chauffeurs: if the Midtown Tunnel is backed up, the Queensboro Bridge is often faster, and the reverse is true too. We check both before every Manhattan ride.
Pickup Tips for Long Island City
LIC’s towers and offices are easy to reach once you know where the entrances are. Here’s what we plan for.
Waterfront towers
Most Hunters Point buildings have a front drive or a loading area. Tell us your building and your chauffeur will wait at the entrance.
Court Square offices
One Court Square and the offices around it have busy entrances. We’ll meet you on the side street closest to your lobby.
Film & TV studios
Silvercup and the studios nearby. We do crew, cast and talent pickups with early call times.
Gantry Plaza & MoMA PS1
Weekends and events get busy. We’ll text you the exact meeting spot.
Who We Drive in Long Island City
A lot of people in LIC work in Manhattan and travel often for business. They want a car they can count on for early flights and late arrivals. We also drive people working in film and TV, with call times that start before sunrise.
Families in the waterfront towers use us too, especially for airport rides with kids. Car seats are $20 per seat, installed before pickup. And because LIC is so close to Midtown, it’s easy to book a car into the city for dinner or a show.
Chauffeur Services in Long Island City
Airport Transfers
Flight-tracked pickups and drop-offs at every New York airport.Corporate Car Service
Accounts, invoicing and one point of contact for your company.Hourly / As-Directed
A car and chauffeur on standby for meetings, errands and appointments.Point-to-Point
Door to door anywhere in the Tri-State, at a fixed rate.Weddings & Events
Multi-car coordination for weddings, galas and group travel.Family & Senior Rides
Car seats installed ($20 per seat), patient chauffeurs, help with every bag.What Every Long Island City Ride Includes
- A TLC-licensed, background-checked chauffeur from our vetted network
- Your chauffeur’s name, number and vehicle sent ahead of pickup
- Flights tracked automatically, so early and late landings are covered
- One all-in price on your confirmation. No surge, ever.
- A spotless interior, water and chargers. Wi-Fi on request.
- Meet & greet inside the terminal or lobby for $30, and car seats installed for $20 per seat
What Riders Say
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google
“I booked Sultan Rides to take me from The Mark Hotel to LaGuardia… The driver was punctual, professional, and courteous, and the vehicle was clean and comfortable.”
“The driver was professional, punctual, and made the entire ride smooth and comfortable… Will absolutely use them again!”
“Driver showed up on time and got her there safely. Super professional and really appreciate the service, would definitely book again.”
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Long Island City Car Service FAQ
How long is the ride from Long Island City to LaGuardia?
Usually 15 to 25 minutes, one of the shortest airport rides in New York.
Do you pick up at film studios?
Yes. We do pickups for cast, crew and talent, including very early call times.
Do you pick up at the waterfront towers?
Yes. Tell us your building and your chauffeur will wait at the main entrance or drive.
Can you take me into Manhattan?
Yes. Midtown is just across the river, usually 10 to 25 minutes depending on traffic.
Do you have car seats?
Yes, $20 per seat. Tell us your child’s age and weight when you book.
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