There are 4 ways to get from Colgate University to Lake Placid by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Colgate University to Utica Amtrak Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain
- Take the train from Schenectady to Westport Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Westport Station to Lake Placidtaxi
6h 21m$328–574Drive 177.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Colgate University to Lake Placidcar 177.5 mi
3h 58m$33–47Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Colgate University to Utica Bus Stoptaxi
- Take the bus from Utica Bus Stop to Albanybus
- Take the bus from Albany Suny to Lake Placidbus 106
7h 30m$221–343Taxi, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Colgate University to Utica Amtrak Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs, Ny to Lake Placidbus 106
7h 32m$230–478
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colgate University to Lake Placid is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Colgate University to Lake Placid is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Colgate University and Lake Placid is 254 miles. The road distance is 178.5 miles.
The best way to get from Colgate University to Lake Placid without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 21m and costs $320 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Colgate University to Lake Placid, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colgate University to Lake Placid is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Colgate University to Lake Placid.
There are 114+ hotels available in Lake Placid.
What companies run services between Colgate University, NY, USA and Lake Placid, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Colgate University to Lake Placid. However, you can take the taxi to Utica Amtrak Station, take the train to Schenectady, take the train to Westport Station, then take the taxi to Lake Placid. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Utica Bus Stop, take the bus to Albany, walk to Albany Suny, then take the bus to Lake Placid.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Westport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $21–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–170
- Economy
- $23–80
- Economy Plus
- $26–85
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $21–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–170
- Economy
- $23–80
- Economy Plus
- $26–85
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Utica Bus Stop to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Albany Suny to Lake Placid
- Saver
- $30–100
- Flexible
- $55–110
Bus from Saratoga Springs, Ny to Lake Placid
- Saver
- $26–80
- Flexible
- $50–85
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $95–210
New England Taxi
- Phone
- +1 802-598-7254
- Website
- newenglandtaxi.com
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