There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Lake George (New York) by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, ferry, plane, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Albany
best- Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0270 / ...
- Take the bus from Albany to Saratoga Springsbus Adt A278-D / ...
7h 44m$35–56Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Fort Edward Amtraktrain Adirondack / ...
9h 41m$144–223Drive 191.4 mi
- Drive from Boston to Lake Georgecar 191.4 mi
4h 57m$35–51Ferry, fly to Saranac Lake, bus
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Saranac Lake (SLK)plane BOS - SLK
- Take the bus from Saranac Lake to Lake Georgebus
6h 40m$169–284Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Albanybus FlixBus 2691
- Take the bus from Albany Suny to Saratoga Springs, Nybus 106
8h 34m$45–78Ferry, fly to Massena International Airport-Richards Field, bus
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS)plane BOS - MSS
- Take the bus from Massena, Ny to Lake Georgebus
8h 36m$103–503
Boston to Lake George (New York) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Lake George (New York) is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Lake George (New York) is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Lake George (New York). However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Beach Rd Terminal via Albany, 256 Station Ln and Ridge Street Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Lake George (New York). However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Fort Edward Amtrak via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
The distance between Boston and Lake George (New York) is 237 miles. The road distance is 192.5 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Lake George (New York) without a car is to bus via Albany which takes 7h 44m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Boston to Lake George (New York), including transfers.
Boston to Lake George (New York) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Lake George (New York) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Lake George (New York) is to bus via Albany which takes 7h 44m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 9h 41m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Lake George (New York), NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Boston to Beach Rd Terminal via Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Albany, 256 Station Ln, and Ridge Street Terminal in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Beach Rd Terminal via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Fort Edward Amtrak, East St & Amtrak Station, and Ridge Street Terminal in around 9h 41m.
- Website
- boutiqueair.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Massena International Airport-Richards Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- 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 Fort Edward Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albany to Saratoga Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Albany to Saratoga Springs
- Saver
- $14–19
- Flexible
- $19–35
Bus from Saranac Lake to Lake George
- Saver
- $21–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Albany Suny to Saratoga Springs, Ny
- Saver
- $15–22
- Flexible
- $21–35
Bus from Massena, Ny to Lake George
- Saver
- $30–120
- Flexible
- $60–130
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
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 Lake George (New York) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Boston to Lake George (New York) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Lake George (New York) is 192 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Boston to Lake George (New York).
There are 217+ hotels available in Lake George (New York).











