There are 9 ways to get from Queens to Lake Placid by plane, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Saranac Lake
best- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Saranac Lake (SLK)plane JFK - SLK
3h 49m$139–379Drive 289.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Queens to Lake Placidcar 289.9 mi
5h 34m$53–77Train, taxi
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Westport Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Westport Station to Lake Placidtaxi
8h 23m$175–309Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Saratoga Springs Train Stationbus Greyhound US0200
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs, Ny to Lake Placidbus 106
9h 29m$58–148Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Burlington International Airport, drive
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane JFK - BTV
- Drive from Burlington-Airport-BTV to Lake Placidcar
4h 56m$85–433Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Burlington International Airport, drive
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane EWR - BTV
- Drive from Burlington-Airport-BTV to Lake Placidcar
5h 37m$511–1,761Fly Laguardia Airport to Burlington International Airport, drive
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane LGA - BTV
- Drive from Burlington-Airport-BTV to Lake Placidcar
5h 36m$97–585Train, bus
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Stationtrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs, Ny to Lake Placidbus 106
8h 55m$86–214Bus via Albany
- Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Albany, NYbus Nyc / ...
- Take the bus from Albany Suny to Lake Placidbus 106
9h 48m$56–145
Queens to Lake Placid by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Queens to Lake Placid is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Queens to Lake Placid is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $130 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Queens to Lake Placid. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Lake Placid via Saratoga Springs, Ny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
The distance between Queens and Lake Placid is 281 miles. The road distance is 291.6 miles.
The best way to get from Queens to Lake Placid without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 23m and costs $170 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Queens to Lake Placid, including transfers.
Queens to Lake Placid bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Queens to Lake Placid is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $130 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $150 and takes 9h 29m.
Queens to Lake Placid bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Saratoga Springs Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Queens to Lake Placid is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Queens to Lake Placid.
What companies run services between Queens, NY, USA and Lake Placid, NY, USA?
Cape Air flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Saranac Lake (SLK) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from 104 St to Lake Placid via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Saratoga Springs, Ny in around 9h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Burlington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Burlington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Burlington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Saranac Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Burlington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Westport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Saratoga Springs Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Saratoga Springs, Ny to Lake Placid
- Saver
- $26–80
- Flexible
- $50–85
Bus from Saratoga Springs, Ny to Lake Placid
- Saver
- $26–80
- Flexible
- $50–85
Bus from Albany Suny to Lake Placid
- Saver
- $30–100
- Flexible
- $55–110
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
New England Taxi
- Phone
- +1 802-598-7254
- Website
- newenglandtaxi.com
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