There are 3 ways to get from Albany to Lake George (New York) by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Bus, line 713 bus, line 876 bus
best- Take the bus from Albany to Saratoga Springsbus 106
- Take the bus from 256 Station Ln to Ridge Street Terminalbus 713
- Take the bus from Ridge Street Terminal to Beach Rd Terminalbus 876 / ...
3h 9m$9–13Train, line 404 bus, line 876 bus
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Fort Edward Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from East St & Amtrak Station to Ridge Street Terminalbus 404
- Take the bus from Ridge Street Terminal to Beach Rd Terminalbus 876 / ...
3h 11m$21–40Drive 57.1 mi
- Drive from Albany to Lake Georgecar 57.1 mi
1h 5m$11–16
Albany to Lake George (New York) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany to Lake George (New York) is to bus and line 713 bus and line 876 bus which costs $9 - $14 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Albany to Lake George (New York) is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Lake George (New York). However, there are services departing from Albany and arriving at Beach Rd Terminal via 256 Station Ln and Ridge Street Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Albany and Lake George (New York) is 65 miles. The road distance is 57.4 miles.
The best way to get from Albany to Lake George (New York) without a car is to bus and line 713 bus and line 876 bus which takes 3h 9m and costs $9 - $14.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Albany to Lake George (New York), including transfers.
Albany to Lake George (New York) bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.
Albany to Lake George (New York) bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Saratoga Springs station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Lake George (New York) is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Albany to Lake George (New York).
There are 204+ hotels available in Lake George (New York).
What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Lake George (New York), NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Albany to Beach Rd Terminal via 256 Station Ln and Ridge Street Terminal in around 3h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Fort Edward Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albany to Saratoga Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from 256 Station Ln to Ridge Street Terminal
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Ridge Street Terminal to Beach Rd Terminal
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from East St & Amtrak Station to Ridge Street Terminal
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Ridge Street Terminal to Beach Rd Terminal
- Base fare
- $2
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