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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake George to Franklin by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lake George to Albany Sunybus bus 119
    2. Take the bus from Albany to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain train
    8h 43m
    $51–101

  2. Drive 211.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake George to Franklincar car 211.5 mi
    3h 46m
    $39–56

  3. Bus, train via Albany

    1. Take the bus from Lake George to Albanybus bus
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain train
    10h 27m
    $85–192

  4. Bus, train via Saratoga Springs

    1. Take the bus from Lake George to Saratoga Springsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train
    4. Take the train from Back Bay to Franklintrain train
    10h 41m
    $89–197

  5. Bus, train via Framingham

    1. Take the bus from Lake George to Albanybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Framinghambus bus
    3. Take the train from South Station to Franklintrain train
    10h 47m
    $49–100

Lake George to Franklin by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake George to Franklin. However, you can take the bus to Albany Suny, walk to Albany, take the bus to Boston, walk to South Station, then take the train to Franklin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake George to Franklin via Albany, Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza, East St & Herrick St, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Boston, and South Station in around 10h 27m.

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