There are 7 ways to get from Islip to Lake George by train, bus, 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 via Queens
best- Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake Georgebus
7h 42m$120–222Drive 240.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Islip to Lake Georgecar 240.7 mi
4h 37m$44–64Train, bus
- Take the train from Babylon to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Saratoga Springs Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake Georgebus
8h 47m$61–116Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
- Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus
6h 2m$120–764Train, bus via Albany
- Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain
- 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
8h 3m$114–217Train
- Take the train from Babylon to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Fort Edward Amtraktrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
9h 1m$117–200Bus
- Take the bus from Melville to Albanybus Adt A418h
- Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus Adt A112-D / ...
10h 56m$53–155
Islip to Lake George by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Islip to Lake George is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Islip to Lake George is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Islip to Lake George. However, there are services departing from Islip Town Hall and arriving at Lake George via Amityville LIRR, Melville and Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Islip to Lake George. However, there are services departing from Babylon and arriving at Fort Edward Amtrak via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Islip and Lake George is 255 miles. The road distance is 242.1 miles.
The best way to get from Islip to Lake George without a car is to train and bus via Queens which takes 7h 42m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Islip to Lake George, including transfers.
Islip to Lake George bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Melville station.
Islip to Lake George train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Babylon station.
The best way to get from Islip to Lake George is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs $110 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $160 and takes 10h 56m.
What companies run services between Islip, NY, USA and Lake George, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Islip Town Hall to Beach Rd Terminal via Babylon LIRR, Babylon, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Fort Edward Amtrak, East St & Amtrak Station, and Ridge Street Terminal in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Islip Town Hall to Lake George via Amityville LIRR, NYS 110/S Service Rd, Melville, and Albany in around 10h 56m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–700
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Islip to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–14
- Peak
- $15–21
Train from Babylon to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–16
- Peak
- $17–24
Train from Islip to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–14
- Peak
- $15–21
Train from Islip to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–14
- Peak
- $15–21
Train from Babylon to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–16
- Peak
- $17–24
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
- $95–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Fort Edward Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- 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 Melville to Albany
- Saver
- $30–110
- Flexible
- $60–110
Bus from Albany to Lake George
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Saratoga Springs Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Islip to Lake George bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.
Islip to Lake George train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Islip to Lake George is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Islip to Lake George.
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