There are 4 ways to get from Ottawa to Lake George by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Fort Edward Amtraktrain Adirondack
9h 48m$141–356Drive 214.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ottawa to Lake Georgecar 214.5 mi
4h 44m$50–71Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St to Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubertbus
- Take the bus from Montreal to Saratoga Springsbus
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake Georgebus
9h 55m$63–121Bus via Syracuse
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2678
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Lake Georgebus Adt A113 / ...
12h 37m$76–240
Ottawa to Lake George by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Lake George is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Lake George is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Lake George. However, there are services departing from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St and arriving at Lake George via Montreal and Saratoga Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 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 9h 48m.
The distance between Ottawa and Lake George is 315 miles. The road distance is 215.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Lake George without a car is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs $140 - $360.
It takes approximately 9h 48m 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 train which takes 9h 48m and costs $140 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 9h 55m.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Lake George, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Ottawa to Lake George via Montréal, Montreal Central Station, and Fort Edward Amtrak in around 9h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St to Lake George via Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert, Montreal, and Saratoga Springs in around 9h 55m.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–170
- Business Plus
- $70–180
- Economy
- $30–100
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Montreal Central Station to Fort Edward Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 514-228-2303
- [email protected]
- Website
- tourexpress.ca
Bus from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St to Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Website
- https://tourexpress.ca/
- Adult
- $19–27
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Montreal to Saratoga Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $30–110
- Flexible
- $60–120
Bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake George
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $13–17
- Flexible
- $17–35
Bus from Syracuse to Lake George
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $45–180
- Flexible
- $80–190
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Montreal to Saratoga Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Montreal to Saratoga Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ottawa to Lake George bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus 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 44m to drive from Ottawa to Lake George.
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