There are 7 ways to get from Lake George to Boston by bus, train, car or plane
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Recommended option
Bus • 6h 11m
6 alternative options
Bus via Albany • 7h 3m
Bus, train • 8h 30m
Drive • 3h 59m
Bus to Saranac Lake, fly • 5h 24m
Bus to Massena, fly • 7h 7m
Lake George to Boston by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake George to Boston is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Lake George to Boston is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake George to Boston. However, there are services departing from Lake George and arriving at Boston, MA via Albany, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Lake George and Boston is 239 miles. The road distance is 225.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lake George to Boston without a car is to bus which takes 6h 11m and costs $24 - $100.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Lake George to Boston, including transfers.
Lake George to Boston bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Lake George station.
Lake George to Boston bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Boston, MA station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake George to Boston is 226 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Lake George to Boston.
There are 910+ hotels available in Boston. Prices start at $84 USD per night.
- Distance: 239.2 miles
- Duration: 6h 11m
What companies run services between Lake George, NY 12845, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lake George to Boston via Albany and Albany, NY in around 6h 11m.
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Saranac Lake to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $330
Flights from Rutland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $180
- Website
- boutiqueair.com
Flights from Massena to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $290
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $8 - $35
- Child Coach - short notice
- $23 - $35
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $19 - $65
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $21 - $65
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $27 - $55
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $40 - $130
- Business Seat - short notice
- $45 - $120
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $24 - $110
Train from Fort Edward Amtrak to Rutland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1 - $65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $1 - $18
- Child Coach - short notice
- $9 - $20
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $11 - $40
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $12 - $40
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $14 - $26
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $24 - $75
- Business Seat - short notice
- $30 - $60
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $7 - $65
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Lake George to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17 - $45
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Flexible
- $22 - $35
- Saver
- $17 - $45
Bus from Lake George to Saranac Lake, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25 - $55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Flexible
- $26 - $40
- Saver
- $25 - $55
Bus from Lake George to Massena, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $85
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Flexible
- $35 - $55
- Saver
- $45 - $85
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Albany, NY to Boston, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $7 - $55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19 - $60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lake George Amtrak Bus Stop to Saranac Lake Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Lake George Amtrak Bus Stop to Massena
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 518-792-1085
- Website
- gftransit.org
Bus from Lake George Beach Road to Ridge Street Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Greater Glens Falls Transit System
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- cdta.org
Bus from Ridge Street Terminal to East St & Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1 - $2
- Schedules at
- cdta.org
- Senior/Disabled
- $1
- Base fare
- $2
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