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

Oyster Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Oyster Bay

With a population of 6,707, Oyster Bay is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Oyster Bay has to offer.

Where to Eat in Oyster Bay

If you’re looking for affordable options, Osteria Leana (76 South Street) and River Road American Bistro (160 Mill River Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Oyster Bay

Oyster Bay in November
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oyster Bay in November
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Oyster Bay

Plane

When flying to Oyster Bay, you’ll arrive at Farmingdale Republic Field (FRG), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Oyster Bay departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Oyster Bay, followed by Acela. The train journey from Oyster Bay 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 Oyster Bay is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 25 miles from Oyster Bay. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oyster Bay, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Oyster Bay 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 Oyster Bay, you’ll arrive at Farmingdale Republic Field (FRG), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Oyster Bay departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Oyster Bay, followed by Acela. The train journey from Oyster Bay 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 Oyster Bay is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 25 miles from Oyster Bay. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

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

Airports near Oyster Bay

HPNWhite Plains Westchester County
FRGFarmingdale Republic Field

Airlines serving Oyster Bay

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 Oyster Bay

Most booked hotels in Oyster Bay

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The Inn At Fox Hollow Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 422 reviews)
$240+
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Hilton Garden Inn Melville
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 311 reviews)
$189+
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Holiday Inn Plainview-Long Island
3 stars
Good (7.9, 973 reviews)
$162+
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East Norwich Inn
2 stars
Good (7.3, 1151 reviews)
$121+
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Hilton Long Island Huntington
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1078 reviews)
$190+
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Inn at Jericho
2 stars
Good (7.1, 424 reviews)
$122+
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Renting a car in Oyster Bay

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Oyster Bay (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. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Oyster Bay, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Oyster Bay (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. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Oyster Bay, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.

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