What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Lake George (New York)?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Lake George (New York) is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Lake George (New York)?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Lake George (New York) is to fly and bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $110 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Lake George (New York)?

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 39m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Lake George (New York)?

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 32m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Lake George (New York)?

The distance between Philadelphia and Lake George (New York) is 308 miles. The road distance is 280.5 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Lake George (New York) without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Lake George (New York) without a car is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs $75 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Lake George (New York)?

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Philadelphia to Lake George (New York), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Lake George (New York) bus from?

Philadelphia to Lake George (New York) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Lake George (New York) train from?

Philadelphia to Lake George (New York) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Lake George (New York)?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Lake George (New York) is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs $75 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Lake George (New York) bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Lake George (New York) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Lake George (New York) train arrive?

Philadelphia to Lake George (New York) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Lake George (New York)?

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).

Where can I stay near Lake George (New York)?

There are 228+ hotels available in Lake George (New York).

Philadelphia to Lake George (New York) - 7 ways to travel via train, and bus

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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
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Fort Edward Amtraktrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
8h 32m
$75–720
Drive 278.8 mi
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1. Drive from Philadelphia to Lake Georgecar 278.8 mi
5h 28m
$51–74
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Saratoga Springs Train Stationbus Greyhound US0200
9h 39m
$56–105
Fly from Philadelphia International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
2. Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus
5h 24m
$110–693
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Fort Edward Amtraktrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
9h 18m
$75–158
Bus via Schenectady
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus Nyc
9h 45m
$130–158
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
3. Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus
7h 24m
$121–1,253

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

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8h 32mAverage Duration

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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 Port Authority Bus Terminal, 256 Station Ln, and Ridge Street Terminal in around 9h 39m.

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