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How to get fromCharleston to Lake Georgeby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Lake George by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane CHS - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus bus
    6h 10m
    $230–822

  2. Drive 913.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Lake Georgecar car 913.3 mi
    17h 7m
    $167–241

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake Georgebus bus
    20h 51m
    $329–671

  4. Train, bus via Wilmington

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Wilmingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus bus
    24h 19m
    $266–604

Charleston to Lake George by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration24h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$266Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 831.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Lake George, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Lake George. However, you can take the bus to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Dr, walk to Charleston-Airport-CHS airport, fly to Albany County Airport (ALB), walk to Albany, then take the bus to Lake George. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Lake George via Charleston Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station, and Saratoga Springs in around 20h 51m.

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