There are 6 ways to get from Newark to Lake George by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Albany
best- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus
- Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus
6h 46m$52–177Drive 201 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Lake Georgecar 201 mi
3h 45m$37–53Train, bus
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Stationtrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake Georgebus Adt A112-D / ...
6h 50m$60–694Fly, bus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
- Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus
6h 18m$113–717Train, bus via Albany
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Albany - Rensselaer to Saratoga Springsbus
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake Georgebus
7h 11m$64–699Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Saratoga Springs Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake Georgebus
7h 19m$51–122
Newark to Lake George by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Lake George is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Lake George is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Lake George. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Lake George via New York and Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Newark and Lake George is 299 miles. The road distance is 202.1 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Lake George without a car is to bus via Albany which takes 6h 46m and costs $50 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Newark to Lake George, including transfers.
Newark to Lake George bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Lake George bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Lake George is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Newark to Lake George.
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What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Lake George, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Lake George via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, and Albany in around 6h 46m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
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