There are 3 ways to get from Olean to Saranac Lake by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Olean to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracusebus 325
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Saranac Lakebus
12h 12m$80–241Drive 338 mi
cheapest- Drive from Olean to Saranac Lakecar 338 mi
7h 9m$62–90Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Olean to Buffalobus
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Schenectadytrain
- Take the train from Schenectady to Westport Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Westport Station to Saranac Laketaxi
12h 28m$273–541
Olean to Saranac Lake by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Olean to Saranac Lake is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Olean to Saranac Lake is to drive which takes 7h 9m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Olean to Saranac Lake. However, there are services departing from Olean and arriving at Saranac Lake via Buffalo and Syracuse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
The distance between Olean and Saranac Lake is 473 miles. The road distance is 340 miles.
The best way to get from Olean to Saranac Lake without a car is to bus which takes 12h 12m and costs $80 - $250.
It takes approximately 12h 12m to get from Olean to Saranac Lake, including transfers.
Olean to Saranac Lake bus services, operated by Fullington Trailways, depart from Olean station.
Olean to Saranac Lake bus services, operated by Fullington Trailways, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Olean to Saranac Lake is 340 miles. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Olean to Saranac Lake.
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What companies run services between Olean, NY, USA and Saranac Lake, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Olean to Saranac Lake via Buffalo and Syracuse in around 12h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Schenectady to Westport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $70–170
- Business
- $100–220
- Business Plus
- $120–230
- Economy
- $80–180
- Economy Plus
- $90–190
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from Olean to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
Bus from Olean to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Olean to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $28–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
Bus from Syracuse to Saranac Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–140
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $35–130
- Flexible
- $65–140
Bus from Olean to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
New England Taxi
- Phone
- +1 802-598-7254
- Website
- newenglandtaxi.com
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