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

The cheapest way to get from Lake Placid to Erie is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lake Placid to Erie is to drive which takes 8h 29m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Placid and Erie?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Placid to Erie. However, there are services departing from Lake Placid Municipal Lot and arriving at Erie via Malone, Syracuse and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.

How far is it from Lake Placid to Erie?

The distance between Lake Placid and Erie is 469 miles. The road distance is 411.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lake Placid to Erie without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 34m and costs $110 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 10h 34m to get from Lake Placid to Erie, including transfers.

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

Lake Placid to Erie bus services, operated by Franklin County Public Transportation, depart from Lake Placid Municipal Lot station.

Where does the Lake Placid to Erie bus arrive?

Lake Placid to Erie bus services, operated by Franklin County Public Transportation, arrive at Franklin County Court House - As Needed station.

Can I drive from Lake Placid to Erie?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Placid to Erie is 411 miles. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Lake Placid to Erie.

Where can I stay near Erie?

There are 64+ hotels available in Erie.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Placid to Erie 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 Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
10h 34m
$113–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lake Placid Municipal Lot to Franklin County Court House - As Neededbus Adk
2. Take the bus from Malone to Syracusebus
3. Take the bus from Syracuse to Buffalobus 308 / ...
4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
12h 44m
$70–190
Taxi, train (Amtrak)
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 Erie Stationtrain
11h 13m
$237–429
Drive 408.9 mi
1. Drive from Lake Placid to Eriecar 408.9 mi
8h 29m
$75–108

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Distance: 466.7 mi
Duration: 10h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Lake Placid Municipal Lot to Erie via Franklin County Court House - As Needed, Malone, Syracuse, and Buffalo in around 12h 44m.

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