There are 4 ways to get from Ottawa to Lake George by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Ottawa to Montrealbus
- Take the bus from Montreal to Saratoga Springs Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake Georgebus
10h 55m$75–199Drive 214.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ottawa to Lake Georgecar 214.6 mi
4h 43m$50–71Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Fort Edward Amtraktrain Adirondack
11h 34m$134–332Bus via St-Laurent C
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montrealbus
- Take the bus from Longueuil to Saratoga Springsbus
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake Georgebus
12h 57m$65–187
Ottawa to Lake George by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Lake George is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Lake George is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Lake George. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Lake George via Montreal and Saratoga Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Lake George. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Fort Edward Amtrak via Montreal Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
The distance between Ottawa and Lake George is 352 miles. The road distance is 215.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Lake George without a car is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs $75 - $200.
It takes approximately 10h 55m to get from Ottawa to Lake George, including transfers.
Ottawa to Lake George bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Lake George train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Lake George is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs $75 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $340 and takes 11h 34m.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Lake George, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Ottawa to Lake George via Montreal and Saratoga Springs in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Beach Rd Terminal via Montréal, Montreal Central Station, Fort Edward Amtrak, East St & Amtrak Station, and Ridge Street Terminal in around 11h 34m.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Montreal Central Station to Fort Edward Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Ottawa to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $30–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montreal to Saratoga Springs Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Montreal to Saratoga Springs Train Station
- Saver
- $30–110
- Flexible
- $60–120
Bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake George
- Saver
- $13–17
- Flexible
- $17–35
Bus from Longueuil to Saratoga Springs
- Saver
- $30–110
- Flexible
- $60–120
Bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake George
- Saver
- $13–17
- Flexible
- $17–35
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Booking & Getting There
Ottawa to Lake George bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Montreal station.
Ottawa to Lake George train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Montréal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Lake George is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Ottawa to Lake George.
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