What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Placid to Buffalo?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Placid to Buffalo is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Placid to Buffalo?

The fastest way to get from Lake Placid to Buffalo is to drive which takes 6h 51m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Placid and Buffalo?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Placid to Buffalo. However, there are services departing from Lake Placid and arriving at Buffalo via Syracuse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

How far is it from Lake Placid to Buffalo?

The distance between Lake Placid and Buffalo is 385 miles. The road distance is 324.8 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Placid to Buffalo without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Placid to Buffalo without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 22m and costs $80 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Lake Placid to Buffalo?

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Lake Placid to Buffalo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Placid to Buffalo bus from?

Lake Placid to Buffalo bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Lake Placid station.

Where does the Lake Placid to Buffalo bus arrive?

Lake Placid to Buffalo bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.

Can I drive from Lake Placid to Buffalo?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Placid to Buffalo is 325 miles. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Lake Placid to Buffalo.

Where can I stay near Buffalo?

There are 225+ hotels available in Buffalo.

Lake Placid to Buffalo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Placid to Buffalo by bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Lake Placid to Syracusebus Adt A112
2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Buffalotrain Empire Service / ...
9h 22m
$83–339
Drive 322.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lake Placid to Buffalocar 322.9 mi
6h 51m
$59–86
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Lake Placid to Westport Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Westport Station to Schenectadytrain
3. Take the train from Schenectady to Buffalotrain
9h 52m
$202–419
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lake Placid to Syracusebus Adt A112
2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Buffalobus Adt N804 / ...
9h 23m
$67–199

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Distance: 382.3 mi
Duration: 9h 22m

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

You can take a vehicle from Lake Placid to Buffalo via Lake Placid and Syracuse in around 9h 23m.

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