What is the cheapest way to get from Catskill Mountains to Lake Placid?

The cheapest way to get from Catskill Mountains to Lake Placid is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Catskill Mountains to Lake Placid?

The fastest way to get from Catskill Mountains to Lake Placid is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Catskill Mountains and Lake Placid?

No, there is no direct bus from Catskill Mountains to Lake Placid. However, there are services departing from Hunter and arriving at Lake Placid via Kingston and Albany, Ny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Catskill Mountains to Lake Placid?

The distance between Catskill Mountains and Lake Placid is 210 miles. The road distance is 181.2 miles.

How do I travel from Catskill Mountains to Lake Placid without a car?

The best way to get from Catskill Mountains to Lake Placid without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 56m and costs $270 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Catskill Mountains to Lake Placid?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Catskill Mountains to Lake Placid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catskill Mountains to Lake Placid bus from?

Catskill Mountains to Lake Placid bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Hunter station.

Where does the Catskill Mountains to Lake Placid bus arrive?

Catskill Mountains to Lake Placid bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Kingston station.

Can I drive from Catskill Mountains to Lake Placid?

Yes, the driving distance between Catskill Mountains to Lake Placid is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Catskill Mountains to Lake Placid.

Where can I stay near Lake Placid?

There are 104+ hotels available in Lake Placid.

Catskill Mountains to Lake Placid - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Catskill Mountains to Lake Placid by taxi, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Catskill Mountains to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Westport Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Westport Station to Lake Placidtaxi
4h 56m
$274–375
Drive 180.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Catskill Mountains to Lake Placidcar 180.2 mi
3h 51m
$33–48
Bus via Hunter
1. Take the bus from Hunter to Kingstonbus
2. Take the bus from Kingston to Albanybus 290 / ...
3. Take the bus from Albany, Ny to Lake Placidbus 106
8h 27m
$76–205
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ashland to Kingston, Nybus 121
2. Take the bus from Kingston to Albanybus 290 / ...
3. Take the bus from Albany, Ny to Lake Placidbus 106
8h 30m
$85–216

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Distance: 208.4 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Catskill Mountains, NY, USA and Lake Placid, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Catskill Mountains to Lake Placid via Hunter, Kingston, Albany, and Albany, Ny in around 8h 27m.

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