What is the cheapest way to get from Cooperstown to Lake Placid?

The cheapest way to get from Cooperstown to Lake Placid is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cooperstown to Lake Placid?

The fastest way to get from Cooperstown to Lake Placid is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Cooperstown and Lake Placid?

No, there is no direct bus from Cooperstown to Lake Placid. However, there are services departing from Annex Building and arriving at Lake Placid via Oneonta, Ny and Albany Suny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Cooperstown to Lake Placid?

The distance between Cooperstown and Lake Placid is 266 miles. The road distance is 170.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cooperstown to Lake Placid without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 7h 41m and costs $160 - $390.

How long does it take to get from Cooperstown to Lake Placid?

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Cooperstown to Lake Placid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cooperstown to Lake Placid bus from?

Cooperstown to Lake Placid bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Oneonta, Ny station.

Where does the Cooperstown to Lake Placid bus arrive?

Cooperstown to Lake Placid bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany Suny station.

Can I drive from Cooperstown to Lake Placid?

Yes, the driving distance between Cooperstown to Lake Placid is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Cooperstown to Lake Placid.

Where can I stay near Lake Placid?

There are 104+ hotels available in Lake Placid.

Cooperstown to Lake Placid - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cooperstown to Lake Placid by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus, train, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Cooperstown to Uticabus
2. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain
3. Take the train from Schenectady to Westport Stationtrain
4. Take the taxi from Westport Station to Lake Placidtaxi
7h 41m
$162–389
Drive 169.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cooperstown to Lake Placidcar 169.7 mi
3h 53m
$31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oneonta, Ny to Albany Sunybus 137 / ...
2. Take the bus from Albany Suny to Lake Placidbus 106
8h 55m
$51–166

Cooperstown to Lake Placid by bus

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8h 55mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 264.9 mi
Duration: 7h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Annex Building to Lake Placid via Bus Store, Oneonta, Ny, and Albany Suny in around 8h 55m.

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