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How to get fromPoughkeepsie to Lake Placidby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Lake Placid by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Westport Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Westport Station to Lake Placidtaxi taxi
    5h 43m
    $154–363

  2. Drive 210.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poughkeepsie to Lake Placidcar car 210.4 mi
    4h 3m
    $39–56

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Stationtrain train Ethan Allen Express / ...
    2. Take the bus from Saratoga Springs, Ny to Lake Placidbus bus 106
    6h 10m
    $60–155

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Saranac Lake (SLK)plane plane JFK - SLK
    6h 12m
    $163–417

  5. Train, bus via Albany

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Albany, Ny to Lake Placidbus bus 106
    6h 48m
    $51–270

Poughkeepsie to Lake Placid by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Lake Placid, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Poughkeepsie to Lake Placid. However, you can take the train to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, take the train to Westport Station, then take the taxi to Lake Placid. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Lake Placid via Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station and Saratoga Springs, Ny in around 6h 10m.

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