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How to get fromIthaca to Lake Placidby bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ithaca to Lake Placid by bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2691
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Lake Placidbus bus Adt A113
    7h 49m
    $52–165

  2. Drive 234.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ithaca to Lake Placidcar car 234.6 mi
    5h 23m
    $43–62

  3. Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Saranac Lake

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Saranac Lake (SLK)plane plane SYR - SLK
    10h 25m
    $122–502

  4. Bus via West Albany

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Albanybus bus FlixBus 2691
    2. Take the bus from Albany Suny to Lake Placidbus bus 106
    9h 10m
    $61–160

  5. Fly Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to Burlington International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane plane ITH - BTV
    2. Drive from Burlington-Airport-BTV to Lake Placidcar car
    8h 2m
    $95–485

Ithaca to Lake Placid by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Ithaca to Lake Placid via Syracuse and Lake Placid in around 7h 49m.

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