There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Saranac Lake by ferry, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, 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.
Ferry, fly to Saranac Lake
best- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Saranac Lake (SLK)plane BOS - SLK
3h 41m$137–228Drive 262.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Saranac Lakecar 262.2 mi
5h 36m$48–70Bus via Albany
- Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0270 / ...
- Take the bus from Albany to Saranac Lakebus Adt A112-D / ...
8h 15m$55–152Train, taxi
- Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Westport Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Westport Station to Saranac Laketaxi
10h 10m$199–341Ferry, 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 Saranac Lake, Nybus
6h 7m$88–418Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Albanybus FlixBus 2691
- Take the bus from Albany Suny to Saranac Lake, Nybus 106
9h 10m$56–159Train, bus
- Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Albany to Saranac Lakebus Adt A112-D / ...
10h 42m$81–228
Boston to Saranac Lake by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Saranac Lake is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Saranac Lake is to ferry and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $130 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Saranac Lake. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Saranac Lake via Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Boston and Saranac Lake is 223 miles. The road distance is 263.8 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Saranac Lake without a car is to bus via Albany which takes 8h 15m and costs $55 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Boston to Saranac Lake, including transfers.
Boston to Saranac Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Saranac Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Saranac Lake is 264 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Boston to Saranac Lake.
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What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Saranac Lake, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Boston to Saranac Lake via Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Albany in around 8h 15m.
- Website
- boutiqueair.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Massena International Airport-Richards Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
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
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Westport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- 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
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
New England Taxi
- Phone
- +1 802-598-7254
- Website
- newenglandtaxi.com
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