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

The cheapest way to get from Lake Placid to Schenectady is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lake Placid to Schenectady is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Placid and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Placid to Schenectady station. However, there are services departing from Lake Placid and arriving at Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr via Albany Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Lake Placid to Schenectady?

The distance between Lake Placid and Schenectady is 145 miles. The road distance is 129.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lake Placid to Schenectady without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 36m and costs $130 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Lake Placid to Schenectady, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Lake Placid to Schenectady bus arrive?

Lake Placid to Schenectady bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany, Ny station.

Can I drive from Lake Placid to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Placid to Schenectady is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Lake Placid to Schenectady.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 177+ hotels available in Schenectady.

Lake Placid to Schenectady - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Placid to Schenectady by taxi, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the taxi from Lake Placid to Westport Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Westport Station to Schenectadytrain Adirondack
3h 36m
$132–189
Drive 128.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lake Placid to Schenectadycar 128.4 mi
2h 29m
$24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lake Placid to Albany, Nybus 119
5h 32m
$33–111

Lake Placid to Schenectady by bus

7Weekly Buses

5h 32mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 144.4 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

Trailways operates a bus from Lake Placid to Albany, Ny once daily. Tickets cost $30–110 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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