What is the cheapest way to get from Amherst to Lake George?

The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Lake George is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 3h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amherst to Lake George?

The fastest way to get from Amherst to Lake George is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Amherst and Lake George?

No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Lake George. However, there are services departing from Amherst Common and arriving at Lake George via University of Massachusetts Amherst and Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Amherst to Lake George?

The distance between Amherst and Lake George is 155 miles. The road distance is 124.6 miles.

How do I travel from Amherst to Lake George without a car?

The best way to get from Amherst to Lake George without a car is to bus which takes 6h 1m and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Amherst to Lake George?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Amherst to Lake George, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amherst to Lake George bus from?

Amherst to Lake George bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from University of Massachusetts Amherst station.

Where does the Amherst to Lake George bus arrive?

Amherst to Lake George bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.

Can I drive from Amherst to Lake George?

Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Lake George is 125 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Amherst to Lake George.

Where can I stay near Lake George?

There are 236+ hotels available in Lake George.

Amherst to Lake George - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Amherst to Lake George by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus 2693
2. Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus Adt A112
6h 1m
$32–64
Drive 123.9 mi
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1. Drive from Amherst to Lake Georgecar 123.9 mi
3h 7m
$23–33
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus
2. Take the train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake Georgebus
8h 12m
$61–144

Amherst to Lake George by bus

10Weekly Buses

6h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 154.3 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Lake George, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Amherst Common to Lake George via Studio Arts Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, and Albany in around 6h 1m.

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