Getting to Finger Lakes
Everything you need to plan your journey — flights, trains, car rental, and getting around once you arrive.
By Air
Syracuse Hancock International (SYR)
60 minutes drive to Finger Lakes
Airlines serving this airport:
Rochester Greater (ROC)
70 minutes drive to Finger Lakes
Airlines serving this airport:
By Train
LimitedStation
Syracuse (Amtrak)
From the Capital
Amtrak from NYC to Syracuse (5h); then drive to wine country
Car Rental
Essential — wineries are spread along multiple lake shores with no public transport
Local Transport
Rideshare
Very limited
Public Transit
None to wine areas
Bike Rental
Not widely available
Driving Tips
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Scenic lake-shore driving — enjoy the views
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Winter conditions can be severe Nov–Mar
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Seneca and Keuka Lakes have the most wineries
Region Location
Tours & Experiences in Finger Lakes
Book wine tours directly with Viator or GetYourGuide
Finger Lakes Wine Tasting Tours
Guided tastings at top wineries in Finger Lakes with an expert sommelier.
Finger Lakes Food & Wine Experiences
Pair local cuisine with regional wines on a food and wine tour of Finger Lakes.
Finger Lakes Winery Day Trips
Small-group day trips to the most celebrated estates and vineyards in Finger Lakes.
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