There are 3 ways to get from Erie to Lake George by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Erie to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus
- Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus
12h$77–138Drive 388.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Erie to Lake Georgecar 388.9 mi
7h 12m$71–103Train, bus
- Take the train from Erie Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Lake Georgebus Adt A113-D / ...
12h 21m$109–352
Erie to Lake George by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Lake George is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Lake George is to drive which takes 7h 12m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Lake George. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Lake George via Buffalo and Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
The distance between Erie and Lake George is 459 miles. The road distance is 391.1 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Lake George without a car is to bus which takes 12h and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 12h to get from Erie to Lake George, including transfers.
Erie to Lake George bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Erie station.
Erie to Lake George bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Lake George is 391 miles. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Erie to Lake George.
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What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Lake George, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Erie to Lake George via Buffalo, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, and Albany in around 12h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Erie to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Erie to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Albany to Lake George
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–40
Bus from Syracuse to Lake George
- Saver
- $45–180
- Flexible
- $80–190
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