There are 5 ways to get from Port Jefferson to Lake George by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, train (Amtrak), or car ferry
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 Huntington to New York Penn Stationtrain
- 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
8h 45m$83–190Drive 251.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Port Jefferson to Lake Georgecar 251.1 mi
4h 54m$46–67Bus
- Take the bus from Manorville to 86 St & Central Park Westbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus
- Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus
11h 7m$100–295Train
- Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Fort Edward Amtraktrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
9h 33m$79–166Car ferry, bus
- Take the car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeportcarferry
- Take the bus from White Plains, Ny to Albany, Nybus 412
- Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus
11h 28m$76–226
Port Jefferson to Lake George by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Jefferson to Lake George is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Port Jefferson to Lake George is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Jefferson to Lake George. However, there are services departing from NYS 25A/E Broadway and arriving at Lake George via Islip Airport Connection, Manorville, Port Authority Bus Terminal and Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Port Jefferson to Lake George. However, there are services departing from Ronkonkoma and arriving at Fort Edward Amtrak via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
The distance between Port Jefferson and Lake George is 270 miles. The road distance is 252.6 miles.
The best way to get from Port Jefferson to Lake George without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 45m and costs $80 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Port Jefferson to Lake George, including transfers.
Port Jefferson to Lake George bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from Manorville station.
Port Jefferson to Lake George train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ronkonkoma station.
The best way to get from Port Jefferson to Lake George is to bus which takes 11h 7m and costs $100 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 9h 33m.
What companies run services between Port Jefferson, NY, USA and Lake George, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Lake George via Ronkonkoma LIRR, Islip Airport Connection, Manorville, 86 St & Central Park West, 86 St, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, and Albany in around 11h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Beach Rd Terminal via Ronkonkoma LIRR, Ronkonkoma, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Fort Edward Amtrak, East St & Amtrak Station, and Ridge Street Terminal in around 9h 33m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Huntington to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–20
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $15–20
Train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $13–19
- Peak
- $22–30
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Fort Edward Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake George
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $13–17
- Flexible
- $17–35
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
Bus from Albany to Lake George
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–40
Bus from White Plains, Ny to Albany, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–85
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $26–85
- Flexible
- $50–85
Bus from Albany to Lake George
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–40
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- hamptonjitney.com
Bus from Manorville to 86 St & Central Park West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–75
- Website
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/hjmobile/
- Schedules at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/schedules.php
- Book at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/tripfinder.php
- Onboard
- $35–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $28–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1 888-443-3779
- [email protected]
- Website
- 88844ferry.com
Car ferry from Port Jefferson to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–80
- Website
- https://www.88844ferry.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.88844ferry.com/schedule
- Car and passenger
- $78–80
- Adult
- $25
- Senior
- $22
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More Questions & Answers
Port Jefferson to Lake George bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at 86 St & Central Park West station.
Port Jefferson to Lake George train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Jefferson to Lake George is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Port Jefferson to Lake George.
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