There are 5 ways to get from Newport to Lake George by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Wickford Junction to South Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus
- Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus
9h 18m$97–159Drive 238.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport to Lake Georgecar 238.3 mi
4h 49m$44–63Train, bus via New York
- Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake Georgebus
9h 59m$167–329Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Albanybus Bz 2423
- Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus Adt A112
9h 21m$110–202Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Wickford Junction to Back Baytrain
- Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus
11h 33m$134–241
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport to Lake George is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Newport to Lake George is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Lake George. However, there are services departing from Fall River and arriving at Lake George via Providence and Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
The distance between Newport and Lake George is 317 miles. The road distance is 239.6 miles.
The best way to get from Newport to Lake George without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 18m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Newport to Lake George, including transfers.
Newport to Lake George bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Newport to Lake George bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Albany station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Lake George is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Newport to Lake George.
There are 201+ hotels available in Lake George.
What companies run services between Newport, RI, USA and Lake George, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Newport to Lake George via Fall River, Providence, and Albany in around 9h 21m.
Train from Wickford Junction to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–18
Train from Wickford Junction to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–18
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- 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
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Albany to Lake George
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–40
Bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake George
- Saver
- $13–17
- Flexible
- $17–35
Bus from Albany to Lake George
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–40
Bus from Albany to Lake George
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–40
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Peter Pan
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