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

The cheapest way to get from Lake Placid to Cooperstown is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lake Placid to Cooperstown is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Placid and Cooperstown?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Placid to Cooperstown. However, there are services departing from Lake Placid and arriving at Bassett Medical Center via Albany Suny and Bus Store. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Lake Placid to Cooperstown?

The distance between Lake Placid and Cooperstown is 280 miles. The road distance is 170.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lake Placid to Cooperstown without a car is to taxi and train and bus which takes 7h 53m and costs $160 - $390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Lake Placid to Cooperstown, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Lake Placid to Cooperstown bus arrive?

Lake Placid to Cooperstown bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany Suny station.

Can I drive from Lake Placid to Cooperstown?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Placid to Cooperstown is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Lake Placid to Cooperstown.

Where can I stay near Cooperstown?

There are 54+ hotels available in Cooperstown.

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

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

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Taxi, train, bus
best
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 Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Utica to Cooperstownbus
7h 53m
$165–389
Drive 169.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lake Placid to Cooperstowncar 169.7 mi
3h 53m
$31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lake Placid to Albany Sunybus 119
2. Take the bus from Albany Suny to Oneonta, Nybus 136 / ...
9h
$51–157
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lake Placid to Saratoga Springs, Nybus 119
2. Take the train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Utica to Cooperstownbus
9h 11m
$70–297

Lake Placid to Cooperstown by bus

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9hAverage Duration

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Distance: 278 mi
Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Lake Placid to Bassett Medical Center via Albany Suny, Oneonta, Ny, and Bus Store in around 9h.

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