Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Bay Shore travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bay Shore

With a population of 26,337, Bay Shore is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bay Shore has to offer.

Where to Eat in Bay Shore

If you’re looking for affordable options, Verde Kitchen & Cocktails (70 East Main Street) and Aria Melanie on the Lake (240 West Main Street) are great picks.

When to visit Bay Shore

Bay Shore in December
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bay Shore in December
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bay Shore

Plane

When flying to Bay Shore, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bay Shore departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bay Shore, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bay Shore to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bay Shore is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 39 miles from Bay Shore. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bay Shore, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Bay Shore takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

When flying to Bay Shore, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bay Shore departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bay Shore, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bay Shore to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bay Shore is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 39 miles from Bay Shore. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bay Shore, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Bay Shore takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Bay Shore

ISPIslip Long Island
FRGFarmingdale Republic Field

Airlines serving Bay Shore

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bay Shore

Most booked hotels in Bay Shore

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The Ocean Bay House
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 94 reviews)
$396+
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Holiday Inn Long Island - Islip Arpt East
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 824 reviews)
$124+
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Hampton Inn Long Island/Brookhaven
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 794 reviews)
$118+
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Jake's 58 Hotel & Casino
3 stars
Good (7.9, 823 reviews)
$164+
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Hilton Garden Inn Islip/MacArthur Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, 506 reviews)
$154+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Islip - MacArthur Airport
2 stars
Good (6.4, 1608 reviews)
$112+
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Renting a car in Bay Shore

Renting a car in Bay Shore costs $62 per day, on average, or $250 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Bay Shore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Bay Shore is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bay Shore costs $62 per day, on average, or $250 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Bay Shore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Bay Shore is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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