There are 6 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Lake George by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake Georgebus
7h 50m$61–165Drive 239.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton Junction to Lake Georgecar 239.2 mi
4h 36m$44–63Train, bus via New York
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Saratoga Springs Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake Georgebus
8h 14m$46–105Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
- Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus
6h 14m$114–668Bus
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus
- Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus
8h 21m$63–194Train to Laguardia Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
- Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus
6h 45m$103–663
Princeton Junction to Lake George by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Princeton Junction to Lake George is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton Junction to Lake George is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton Junction to Lake George. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at Lake George via New York and Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Princeton Junction and Lake George is 259 miles. The road distance is 240.6 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton Junction to Lake George without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $60 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Princeton Junction to Lake George, including transfers.
Princeton Junction to Lake George bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
Princeton Junction to Lake George bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton Junction to Lake George is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Princeton Junction to Lake George.
There are 235+ hotels available in Lake George.
What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Lake George, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Lake George via New Brunswick, Albany St & Spring St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, and Albany in around 8h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake George
- Saver
- $13–17
- Flexible
- $17–35
Bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake George
- Saver
- $13–17
- Flexible
- $17–35
Bus from Albany to Lake George
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $33–37
Bus from New York to Albany
- Saver
- $29–100
- Flexible
- $55–110
Bus from Albany to Lake George
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–40
Bus from Albany to Lake George
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $33–37
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