There are 6 ways to get from Staten Island to Lake George by bus, ferry, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Albany
best- Take the bus from Eltingville/Transit Center to West 42nd Street & 8th Avenuebus
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus
- Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus
7h 21m$47–147Drive 215.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Staten Island to Lake Georgecar 215.4 mi
4h 12m$40–57Ferry, train, bus
- Take the ferry from St. George Ferry Terminal to Whitehall Ferry Terminalferry
- 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 50m$64–161Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to Madison Av/E 34 Stbus
- 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 10m$65–167Bus
- Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to 6 Av/W 34 Stbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Saratoga Springs Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake Georgebus
8h 16m$46–92Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Church St/Fulton Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
- Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus
6h 27m$108–700
Staten Island to Lake George by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Staten Island to Lake George is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Staten Island to Lake George is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Staten Island to Lake George. However, there are services departing from Eltingville/Transit Center and arriving at Lake George via New York and Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Staten Island and Lake George is 395 miles. The road distance is 216.6 miles.
The best way to get from Staten Island to Lake George without a car is to bus via Albany which takes 7h 21m and costs $45 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Staten Island to Lake George, including transfers.
Staten Island to Lake George bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Eltingville/Transit Center station.
Staten Island to Lake George bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue station.
Yes, the driving distance between Staten Island to Lake George is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Staten Island to Lake George.
There are 230+ hotels available in Lake George.
What companies run services between Staten Island, NY, USA and Lake George, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Eltingville/Transit Center to Lake George via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, New York, and Albany in around 7h 21m.
- 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
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Eltingville/Transit Center to West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to Madison Av/E 34 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to 6 Av/W 34 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Church St/Fulton St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 212-839-3061
- Website
- New York City DOT
Ferry from St. George Ferry Terminal to Whitehall Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- New York City DOT
- Schedules at
- New York City DOT
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