What is the cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Lake Placid?

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Lake Placid is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Schenectady to Lake Placid?

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Lake Placid is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Schenectady and Lake Placid?

No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to Lake Placid. However, there are services departing from Saratoga Springs, Ny and arriving at Lake Placid via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Schenectady to Lake Placid?

The distance between Schenectady and Lake Placid is 145 miles. The road distance is 129.4 miles.

How do I travel from Schenectady to Lake Placid without a car?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Lake Placid without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 14m and costs $130 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Schenectady to Lake Placid?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Schenectady to Lake Placid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Lake Placid bus from?

Schenectady to Lake Placid bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Saratoga Springs, Ny station.

Where does the Schenectady to Lake Placid bus arrive?

Schenectady to Lake Placid bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Lake Placid station.

Can I drive from Schenectady to Lake Placid?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Lake Placid is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Schenectady to Lake Placid.

Where can I stay near Lake Placid?

There are 103+ hotels available in Lake Placid.

Schenectady to Lake Placid - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Schenectady to Lake Placid by train, taxi, bus, or car

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Westport Stationtrain Adirondack
2. Take the taxi from Westport Station to Lake Placidtaxi
3h 14m
$130–193
Drive 128.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Schenectady to Lake Placidcar 128.6 mi
2h 30m
$24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Saratoga Springs, Ny to Lake Placidbus 106
4h 25m
$32–98

Schenectady to Lake Placid by train and bus

7Weekly Services

4h 25mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 144.4 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

Trailways operates a bus from Saratoga Springs, Ny to Lake Placid once daily. Tickets cost $26–85 and the journey takes 3h.

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