What is the cheapest way to get from Lake George (New York) to Albany?

The cheapest way to get from Lake George (New York) to Albany is to line 876 bus and line 713 bus and bus which costs $8 - $15 and takes 4h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake George (New York) to Albany?

The fastest way to get from Lake George (New York) to Albany is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Lake George (New York) and Albany?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake George (New York) to Albany. However, there are services departing from Beach Rd Terminal and arriving at Albany via Ridge Street Terminal and Saratoga Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Lake George (New York) to Albany?

The distance between Lake George (New York) and Albany is 68 miles. The road distance is 58 miles.

How do I travel from Lake George (New York) to Albany without a car?

The best way to get from Lake George (New York) to Albany without a car is to line 876 bus and line 713 bus and bus which takes 4h 7m and costs $8 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Lake George (New York) to Albany?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Lake George (New York) to Albany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake George (New York) to Albany bus from?

Lake George (New York) to Albany bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), depart from Beach Rd Terminal station.

Where does the Lake George (New York) to Albany bus arrive?

Lake George (New York) to Albany bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), arrive at Ridge Street Terminal station.

Can I drive from Lake George (New York) to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake George (New York) to Albany is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Lake George (New York) to Albany.

Where can I stay near Albany?

There are 177+ hotels available in Albany.

Lake George (New York) to Albany - 3 ways to travel via train, and line 876 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake George (New York) to Albany by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Line 876 bus, line 713 bus, bus
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1. Take the bus from Beach Rd Terminal to Ridge Street Terminalbus 876 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ridge Street Terminal to 256 Station Lnbus 713
3. Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Albanybus 119
4h 7m
$8–14
Line 876 bus, line 404 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Beach Rd Terminal to Ridge Street Terminalbus 876 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ridge Street Terminal to East St & Amtrak Stationbus 404
3. Take the train from Fort Edward Amtrak to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 7m
$20–44
Drive 57.6 mi
1. Drive from Lake George to Albanycar 57.6 mi
1h 6m
$11–16

Lake George (New York) to Albany by bus

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Distance: 67.9 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Lake George (New York), NY, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Beach Rd Terminal to Albany via Ridge Street Terminal and Saratoga Springs in around 4h 7m.

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