NYC group airport transfers — one bus, whole team
Commuter Shuttle Co. runs group shuttle transfers to and from all three New York airports — John F. Kennedy (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA), and Newark Liberty (EWR) — with flight tracking, meet-and-greet, and luggage-rated vehicles from a 14-seat Sprinter to a 55-seat motorcoach, 24/7.
The three airports
Pick your airport
JFK — John F. Kennedy International Airport
Southeastern Queens · about 15 mi and 45–75 minutes from Midtown. Terminals 1, 4, 5, 7, and 8.
JFK group transfer →LGA — LaGuardia Airport
East Elmhurst, Queens · about 9 mi and 25–45 minutes from Midtown. Terminals A, B, and C.
LGA group transfer →EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport
Newark And Elizabeth, New Jersey · about 16 mi and 40–70 minutes from Midtown. Terminals A, B, and C.
EWR group transfer →At a glance
From Midtown to each airport
| Airport | Distance | Drive time | From (Sprinter, one-way) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK — John F. Kennedy International Airport | ~15 mi | 45–75 minutes | $260 |
| LGA — LaGuardia Airport | ~9 mi | 25–45 minutes | $210 |
| EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport | ~16 mi | 40–70 minutes | $270 |
Representative one-way flat rates from Midtown for a 14-seat Sprinter, plus tolls. Larger vehicles and return trips quoted on request.
Book & scope
Book a shuttle or scope a recurring program
Reserve a charter or group airport transfer in the live booking system, or send the program desk your headcount and shifts for a recurring contract quote. Prefer to talk it through? Call (551) 373-5479.
Reserve online · instant quote
Scope Your Program
For recurring commuter, campus, or shift shuttles — send your details and a planner replies with a routed contract quote.
or call the program desk · (551) 373-5479
The fleet
Shuttle buses, 14 to 55 seats
Every vehicle is a shuttle bus — no sedans. Pick by headcount and luggage; a planner will confirm the right mix for your route.
| Vehicle | Seats | Luggage | Best for | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinter Van Mercedes-Benz Sprinter / Ford Transit |
14 | 14 carry-ons + rear cargo | Small teams, single-corridor commuter runs, executive airport groups | $180/hr |
| Mini-Bus Ford E-450 / Freightliner-chassis shuttle bus |
24 | Under-seat + rear luggage | Mid-size commuter corridors, campus loops, event shuttles | $190/hr |
| Executive Mini-Coach Grech Motors / Turtle Top executive mini-coach |
28 | Overhead racks + luggage bay | Corporate meeting & conference shuttles, longer regional runs | $210/hr |
| Motorcoach Van Hool / MCI / Prevost motorcoach |
55 | Full underfloor luggage bays | Large park-and-ride programs, conventions, big group airport moves | $240/hr |
Representative charter rates — final quote depends on route, hours, and date. Recurring programs are quoted per route and operating day. See full fleet detail → · See rates →
The honest comparison
Is a chartered shuttle better than rideshare or your own fleet?
For a group that travels together on a schedule, a chartered shuttle is almost always cheaper and more reliable than pooling rideshares or buying and staffing your own buses. Here is how the options line up.
| Factor | Commuter Shuttle Co. | Pooled rideshare | Own company fleet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost for 20+ riders | One flat vehicle rate | Multiplies per car, per trip | Capital + drivers + garage |
| One driver & one invoice | Yes | No — many cars | You employ the drivers |
| Surge / peak pricing | None — fixed rate | Yes, worst at rush & storms | N/A |
| Flight tracking & meet-greet | Included | No | Depends on staff |
| Commercial insurance & DOT | Carried & compliant | Per-driver personal | Your liability |
| Recurring reliability | Same route, same driver | Different car each time | High, if fully staffed |
| Keeps the group together | Yes — one vehicle | No — stragglers | Yes |
Rideshare comparison assumes standard app pricing; surge multipliers of 1.5×–3× are common at weekday rush, in rain or snow, and around major NYC events. Fixed shuttle rates do not surge.
Book a group airport shuttle
One vehicle, one flat rate, one pickup time — for the whole team or party. Reserve online or call the desk.