There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Caroga Lake by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, ferry, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via St. Mary's Hospital
best- Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus Greyhound US0270
6h 14m$97–131Drive 222.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Caroga Lakecar 222.4 mi
4h 3m$41–59Train
- Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Amsterdam Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
7h 31m$184–399Ferry, fly, drive
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Saranac Lake (SLK)plane BOS - SLK
- Drive from Saranac Lake (SLK) to Caroga Lakecar
6h 7m$146–235Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Albanybus FlixBus 2691
- Take the bus from Albany to Fort Plainbus Adt A264-D / ...
6h 22m$103–161
Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Saranac Lake (SLK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Caroga Lake is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Caroga Lake is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Caroga Lake. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at St. Mary's Hospital via State St & S. Church St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Caroga Lake station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Amsterdam Amtrak Station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Boston and Caroga Lake is 233 miles. The road distance is 223.7 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Caroga Lake without a car is to bus via St. Mary's Hospital which takes 6h 14m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Boston to Caroga Lake, including transfers.
Boston to Caroga Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Caroga Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Caroga Lake is to bus via St. Mary's Hospital which takes 6h 14m and costs $95 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $400 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Caroga Lake, NY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Caroga Lake via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Amsterdam Amtrak Station in around 7h 31m.
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Saranac Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Amsterdam Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Amsterdam Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–150
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $9–50
- Business
- $40–140
- Business Plus
- $50–150
- Economy
- $10–55
- Economy Plus
- $11–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Caroga Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Schenectady station.
Boston to Caroga Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Caroga Lake is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Boston to Caroga Lake.
There are 33+ hotels available in Caroga Lake.