Travel Information
Transportation Options to Lake Lodge Kosher Resort
Lakeside Torah Experience Location:
Lake Lodge Kosher Resort - 4797 NY-55, Swan Lake, NY 12783 - [Open in Google Maps]
The easiest option is to rent a car or arrange a private ride.
Most buses and trains do not go directly to Lake Lodge. They usually get you to Monticello, Swan Lake, Middletown, or Port Jervis. From there, you will usually need a taxi, Uber/Lyft, or local ride for the final leg. We can try to accommodate rides when possible.
Best Options by Travel Style
Easiest overall option is to rent a car.
Closest airport is Stewart Airport in Newburgh, NY
Best public option from NYC is Coach USA / ShortLine bus to Monticello, then local ride.
Best option for groups is private charter bus or van
Best Jewish bus option is Excellent Bus Service, when available
IF THERE IS DEMAND, WE WILL ORGANIZE A CHARTER BUS FROM NYC
Please contact us at experience@jnet.org if you are interested
Airport Options
All airport options work best with a rental car, Uber/Lyft, taxi, or private car service.
Stewart Airport, Newburgh, NY
Approx. drive time: 1–1.5 hours
Note: Closest airport. Best option if flights work for you.
Newark Airport
Approx. drive time: 2–3 hours
Note: Good option from many cities. Rental car or private ride is simplest.
JFK Airport
Approx. drive time: 2.5–3.5 hours
Note: Works well, but it is farther and busier.
LaGuardia Airport
Approx. drive time: 2.5–3.5 hours
Note: Works well, but it is farther and busier.
Public Transportation Options
Coach USA / ShortLine bus
Where it gets you: NYC to Monticello, NY
Final step: Taxi/private ride to Lake Lodge (~15 min)
Excellent Bus Service
Where it gets you: Seasonal Catskills service from Flatbush, Boro Park, Williamsburg, Monsey, Monroe, and Lakewood
Final step: Usually a short taxi ride from the stop to Lake Lodge (~15 min)
NJ Transit / Port Jervis Line
Where it gets you: Middletown or Port Jervis
Final step: Taxi/private ride to Lake Lodge (~45 min)
Coming From Major Cities
Starting point: New York City
Best options: Coach USA / ShortLine bus from Port Authority to Monticello, private car service, or Jewish bus services from Brooklyn
Starting point: Monsey
Best options: Jewish bus services
Starting point: Lakewood
Best options: Jewish bus services
Starting point: Philadelphia
Best options: Travel to NYC and take a bus to Monticello
Starting point: Baltimore
Best options: Drive, fly to a NYC-area airport and rent a car or take a bus.