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How to get fromBoston to Lake Pleasantby bus, car, train, ferry, plane, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Lake Pleasant by bus, car, train, ferry, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus bus Greyhound US0270
    2. Drive from St. Mary's Hospital to Lake Pleasantcar car
    6h 54m
    $39–63

  2. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Lake Pleasantcar car
    8h 58m
    $68–154

  3. Drive  254.1 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Lake Pleasantcar car 254.1 mi
    4h 43m
    $47–67

  4. Ferry, fly to Saranac Lake, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Saranac Lake (SLK)plane plane BOS - SLK
    3. Drive from Saranac Lake (SLK) to Lake Pleasantcar car
    5h 31m
    $131–225

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Albanybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albany Suny to Chestertown, Nybus bus 106
    3. Take the taxi from Chestertown, Ny to Lake Pleasanttaxi taxi
    8h 14m
    $196–274

  6. Train, drive via Amsterdam (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Drive from St. Mary's Hospital to Lake Pleasantcar car
    9h 28m
    $65–143

  7. Ferry, fly to Lebanon, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Lebanon (LEB)plane plane BOS - LEB
    3. Drive from Lebanon (LEB) to Lake Pleasantcar car
    6h 20m
    $102–150

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Saranac Lake (SLK) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Lake Pleasant, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Lake Pleasant. However, you can take the bus to Schenectady, walk to State St & S. Church St, take the line 605 bus to St. Mary's Hospital, then drive to Lake Pleasant. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Lake Pleasant via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station in around 8h 58m.

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