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How to get fromLake George to Athensby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake George to Athens by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Albany

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lake George to Albanybus bus Adt A113
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    3h 34m
    $27–191

  2. Drive 88.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake George to Athenscar car 88.1 mi
    1h 45m
    $17–24

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lake George to Saratoga Springsbus bus Adt A113
    2. Take the train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain train Adirondack / ...
    3h 57m
    $34–76

Lake George to Athens by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 96.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Lake George, NY, USA and Athens, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake George to Athens. However, you can take the bus to Albany, walk to Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza, take the line 114 bus to East St & Herrick St, walk to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, then take the train to Hudson Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake George to Hudson Amtrak Station via Saratoga Springs and Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station in around 3h 57m.

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