There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Lake George by bus, train, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus via West Albany • 6h 15m
Cheapest option
Train, bus via Saratoga Springs • 9h 8m
6 alternative options
Bus • 6h 35m
Train, bus • 9h 12m
Drive • 3h 56m
Fly to Saranac Lake, bus • 6h 25m
Fly to Massena, bus • 7h 55m
Boston to Lake George by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Lake George is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Lake George is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Lake George. However, there are services departing from Boston, MA and arriving at Lake George via Albany Suny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Boston and Lake George is 244 miles. The road distance is 223.7 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Lake George without a car is to bus via West Albany which takes 6h 15m and costs $26 - $100.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Boston to Lake George, including transfers.
Boston to Lake George bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Boston, MA station.
Boston to Lake George bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Lake George station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Lake George is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Boston to Lake George.
There are 173+ hotels available in Lake George. Prices start at $50 USD per night.
- Distance: 244 miles
- Duration: 6h 15m
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Lake George, NY 12845, USA?
You can take a bus from Boston to Lake George via Albany, NY and Albany Suny in around 6h 15m.
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Boston to Saranac Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $330
Flights from Boston to Rutland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $180
- Website
- boutiqueair.com
Flights from Boston to Massena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $290
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $8 - $35
- Child Coach - short notice
- $23 - $35
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $19 - $65
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $21 - $65
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $27 - $55
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $40 - $130
- Business Seat - short notice
- $45 - $120
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $24 - $110
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1 - $65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $1 - $17
- Child Coach - short notice
- $8 - $20
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $10 - $35
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $12 - $40
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $12 - $25
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $23 - $75
- Business Seat - short notice
- $29 - $55
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $6 - $65
Train from Rutland to Fort Edward Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1 - $65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $1 - $18
- Child Coach - short notice
- $9 - $20
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $11 - $40
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $12 - $40
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $14 - $26
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $24 - $75
- Business Seat - short notice
- $30 - $60
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $7 - $65
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Boston, MA to Albany, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $7 - $55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany Suny to Lake George
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19 - $45
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Flexible
- $23 - $35
- Saver
- $19 - $45
Bus from Albany, Ny to Lake George
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20 - $45
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Flexible
- $24 - $35
- Saver
- $20 - $45
Bus from Saratoga Springs, Ny to Lake George
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $28
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Flexible
- $17 - $24
- Saver
- $8 - $28
Bus from Saranac Lake to Lake George
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25 - $55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Flexible
- $26 - $40
- Saver
- $25 - $55
Bus from Massena, Ny to Lake George
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $85
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Flexible
- $35 - $55
- Saver
- $45 - $85
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19 - $60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Lake George Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Massena to Lake George Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- cdta.org
Bus from East St & Amtrak Station to Ridge Street Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1 - $2
- Schedules at
- cdta.org
- Senior/Disabled
- $1
- Base fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 518-792-1085
- Website
- gftransit.org
Bus from Ridge Street Terminal to Lake George Beach Road
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Greater Glens Falls Transit System
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