There are 7 ways to get from Hempstead to Lake George by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Stationtrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake Georgebus Adt A112-D / ...
7h 5m$65–169Drive 217.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hempstead to Lake Georgecar 217.3 mi
4h 7m$40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Saratoga Springs Train Stationbus Greyhound US0200
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake Georgebus Adt A112-D / ...
7h 50m$51–97Fly, bus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
- Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus
5h 46m$110–702Train, bus via Albany
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Albany - Rensselaer to Saratoga Springsbus
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake Georgebus
7h 26m$69–174Bus via Albany
- Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus
- Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus
7h 52m$48–146Train
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Croton-Harmontrain Hudson
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Fort Edward Amtraktrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
8h 42m$63–146
Hempstead to Lake George by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Lake George is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Lake George is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead to Lake George. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Lake George via Saratoga Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Lake George. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at Fort Edward Amtrak via Grand Central Terminal and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Hempstead and Lake George is 231 miles. The road distance is 218.5 miles.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Lake George without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $65 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Hempstead to Lake George, including transfers.
Hempstead to Lake George bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hempstead Bus Station.
Hempstead to Lake George train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Lake George is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 8h 42m.
What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Lake George, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Hempstead to Lake George via Jamaica, Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Saratoga Springs in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hempstead to Beach Rd Terminal via Grand Central Terminal, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, Fort Edward Amtrak, East St & Amtrak Station, and Ridge Street Terminal in around 8h 42m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Fort Edward Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake George
- Saver
- $13–17
- Flexible
- $17–35
Bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake George
- Saver
- $13–17
- Flexible
- $17–35
Bus from Albany to Lake George
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $33–37
Bus from Albany - Rensselaer to Saratoga Springs
- Saver
- $14–20
- Flexible
- $19–35
Bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake George
- Saver
- $13–17
- Flexible
- $17–35
Bus from New York to Albany
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
Bus from Albany to Lake George
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–40
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Booking & Getting There
Hempstead to Lake George bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Hempstead to Lake George train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Croton-Harmon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Lake George is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Hempstead to Lake George.
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