Student rides
CUNY LaGuardia Community College rides home, airport runs & game day
Long Island City, New York· two-year· 10,000–19,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Long Island City and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Long Island City connects to the relay grid near New York, NY (4 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Long Island City → Philadelphia, PA93 mi · $10–$20
- Long Island City → Atlantic City, NJ111 mi · $15–$25
- Long Island City → Scranton, PA115 mi · $15–$25
- Long Island City → Springfield, MA140 mi · $20–$30
- Long Island City → Lancaster, PA150 mi · $20–$35
- Long Island City → Dover, DE156 mi · $20–$35
- Long Island City → Albany, NY156 mi · $20–$35
- Long Island City → Boston, MA221 mi · $30–$50
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Long Island City
CUNY LaGuardia Community College student travel FAQ
- How do CUNY LaGuardia Community College students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Long Island City bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Long Island City cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.