There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Lake George (New York) by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Fort Edward Amtraktrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
8h 22m$85–730Drive 278.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Lake Georgecar 278.8 mi
5h 28m$51–74Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Saratoga Springs Train Stationbus Greyhound US0200
9h 24m$77–123Fly from Philadelphia International Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
- Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus
5h 25m$110–693Bus, train
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Fort Edward Amtraktrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
9h 8m$87–171Bus via Schenectady
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus Nyc
9h 30m$132–161Train to Laguardia Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
- Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus
7h 30m$111–1,153
Philadelphia to Lake George (New York) by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Lake George (New York) is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Lake George (New York) is to fly and bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Lake George (New York). However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Beach Rd Terminal via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 256 Station Ln and Ridge Street Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Lake George (New York). However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Fort Edward Amtrak via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Lake George (New York) is 308 miles. The road distance is 280.5 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Lake George (New York) without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs $85 - $750.
It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Philadelphia to Lake George (New York), including transfers.
Philadelphia to Lake George (New York) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Lake George (New York) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Lake George (New York) is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs $85 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 9h 24m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Lake George (New York), NY, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Beach Rd Terminal via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Fort Edward Amtrak, East St & Amtrak Station, and Ridge Street Terminal in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Beach Rd Terminal via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 256 Station Ln, and Ridge Street Terminal in around 9h 24m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Fort Edward Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Fort Edward Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Saratoga Springs Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Saratoga Springs Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany to Lake George
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–37
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $33–37
Bus from Albany to Lake George
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–37
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $33–37
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- capitalbustour.com
Bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- https://www.capitalbustour.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Lake George (New York) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Lake George (New York) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Lake George (New York) is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Philadelphia to Lake George (New York).
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