There are 3 ways to get from Saratoga Springs to Lake Champlain by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Burlingtontrain Ethan Allen Express
6h 10m$42–96Drive 111.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saratoga Springs to Burlingtoncar 111.8 mi
2h 41m$21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Lake Ave & Henry St to State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl Stbus 540
- Take the bus from Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal to Downtown Transit Center Burlingtonbus 7
7h 21m$30–42
Saratoga Springs to Lake Champlain by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saratoga Springs to Lake Champlain is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Saratoga Springs to Lake Champlain is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake Champlain. However, there are services departing from Lake Ave & Henry St and arriving at Downtown Transit Center Burlington via Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Saratoga Springs station to Lake Champlain. However, there are services departing from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station and arriving at Burlington via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Saratoga Springs and Lake Champlain is 133 miles. The road distance is 112.5 miles.
The best way to get from Saratoga Springs to Lake Champlain without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs $40 - $100.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Saratoga Springs to Lake Champlain, including transfers.
Saratoga Springs to Lake Champlain bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), depart from Lake Ave & Henry St station.
Saratoga Springs to Lake Champlain train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Saratoga Springs to Lake Champlain is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Saratoga Springs, NY, USA and Lake Champlain, VT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Burlington once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Ave & Henry St to Downtown Transit Center Burlington via State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl St and Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal in around 7h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- cdta.org
Bus from Lake Ave & Henry St to State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.cdta.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www.cdta.org/routes-and-schedules
- Base fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 844- 888-7267
- [email protected]
- Website
- vttranslines.com
Bus from Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal to Downtown Transit Center Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- https://vttranslines.com
- Book at
- https://vttranslines.com/buy-tickets-now/
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More Questions & Answers
Saratoga Springs to Lake Champlain bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), arrive at State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl St.
Saratoga Springs to Lake Champlain train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Burlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saratoga Springs to Lake Champlain is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Saratoga Springs to Lake Champlain.
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