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How to get fromPoughkeepsie to Saranac Lakeby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Saranac Lake 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 Saranac Laketaxi taxi
    5h 56m
    $178–391

  2. Drive 219.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poughkeepsie to Saranac Lakecar car 219.1 mi
    4h 16m
    $40–58

  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 to Saranac Lakebus bus Adt A112 / ...
    6h 5m
    $61–155

  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 1m
    $141–385

  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 to Saranac Lakebus bus Adt A112 / ...
    6h 28m
    $50–268

Poughkeepsie to Saranac Lake by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Poughkeepsie to Saranac Lake. However, you can take the train to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, take the train to Westport Station, then take the taxi to Saranac Lake. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Saranac Lake via Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station and Saratoga Springs in around 6h 5m.

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