What is the cheapest way to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Lake Placid?

The cheapest way to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Lake Placid is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Lake Placid?

The fastest way to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Lake Placid is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Albany - Rensselaer and Lake Placid?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Albany, Ny and arriving at Lake Placid. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Albany - Rensselaer to Lake Placid?

The distance between Albany - Rensselaer and Lake Placid is 163 miles. The road distance is 139.2 miles.

How do I travel from Albany - Rensselaer to Lake Placid without a car?

The best way to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Lake Placid without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 37m and costs $130 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Lake Placid?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Lake Placid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albany - Rensselaer to Lake Placid bus from?

Albany - Rensselaer to Lake Placid bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany, Ny station.

Where does the Albany - Rensselaer to Lake Placid bus arrive?

Albany - Rensselaer to Lake Placid bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Lake Placid station.

Can I drive from Albany - Rensselaer to Lake Placid?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany - Rensselaer to Lake Placid is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Albany - Rensselaer to Lake Placid.

Where can I stay near Lake Placid?

There are 103+ hotels available in Lake Placid.

Albany - Rensselaer to Lake Placid - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Lake Placid by train, taxi, bus, or car

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Westport Stationtrain Adirondack
2. Take the taxi from Westport Station to Lake Placidtaxi
3h 37m
$136–204
Drive 138.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Albany - Rensselaer to Lake Placidcar 138.4 mi
2h 39m
$26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albany, Ny to Lake Placidbus 106
4h 44m
$30–110
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Stationtrain Adirondack / ...
2. Take the bus from Saratoga Springs, Ny to Lake Placidbus 106
4h 48m
$38–110

Albany - Rensselaer to Lake Placid by train and bus

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4h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 162.2 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Albany - Rensselaer, NY, USA and Lake Placid, NY, USA?

Trailways operates a bus from Albany, Ny to Lake Placid once daily. Tickets cost $30–110 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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