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How to get fromLake Placid to Colgate Universityby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Placid to Colgate University by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lake Placid to Westport Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Westport Station to Schenectadytrain train
    3. Take the train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Utica Amtrak Station to Colgate Universitytaxi taxi
    6h 33m
    $323–569

  2. Drive 177.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Placid to Colgate Universitycar car 177.5 mi
    3h 59m
    $33–47

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Lake Placid to Saratoga Springs, Nybus bus 119
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Utica Amtrak Station to Colgate Universitytaxi taxi
    7h 51m
    $223–477

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Lake Placid to Albany Sunybus bus 119
    2. Take the bus from Albany to Uticabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Utica to Colgate Universitytaxi taxi
    7h 55m
    $215–341

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  • Distance: 252.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Placid to Colgate University. However, you can take the taxi to Westport Station, take the train to Schenectady, take the train to Utica Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Colgate University. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Saratoga Springs, Ny, walk to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station, take the train to Schenectady, take the train to Utica Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Colgate University.

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