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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Lake George (New York)by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Lake George (New York) by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Fort Edward Amtraktrain train Ethan Allen Express / ...
    8h 32m
    $125–770

  2. Drive  278.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Lake Georgecar car 278.8 mi
    5h 28m
    $48–69

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2602 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus bus Nyc
    9h 45m
    $132–158

  4. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane PHL - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus bus
    5h 20m
    $130–844

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2602 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Fort Edward Amtraktrain train Ethan Allen Express / ...
    9h 18m
    $127–208

  6. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGA - ALB
    3. Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus bus
    7h 24m
    $136–1,353

Philadelphia to Lake George (New York) by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Beach Rd Terminal via New York Midtown, Midtown - 400 8th Ave, Schenectady, 256 Station Ln, and Ridge Street Terminal in around 9h 45m.

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