There are 5 ways to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Lake George by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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 Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectadytrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake Georgebus Adt A112
6h 45m$57–256Drive 159 mi
cheapest- Drive from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Lake Georgecar 159 mi
3h 10m$29–42Bus via West Albany
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Albanybus FlixBus 2691
- Take the bus from Albany Suny to Lake Georgebus 106
6h 55m$42–102Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Syracuse-SYR to Lake George159 mi
3h 10mBus
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Lake Georgebus Adt A113
9h 29m$47–206
Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Lake George by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Lake George is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Lake George is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Lake George. However, there are services departing from Syracuse and arriving at Lake George via Syracuse Bus Station and Albany Suny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Syracuse Airport (SYR) and Lake George is 189 miles. The road distance is 159.9 miles.
The best way to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Lake George without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $55 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Lake George, including transfers.
Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Lake George bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Syracuse Bus Station.
Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Lake George bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Albany station.
Yes, the driving distance between Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Lake George is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Lake George.
There are 201+ hotels available in Lake George.
What companies run services between Syracuse Airport (SYR), USA and Lake George, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Syracuse to Lake George via Syracuse Bus Station, Albany, and Albany Suny in around 6h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–100
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $80–180
- Economy
- $40–110
- Economy Plus
- $40–120
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake George
- Saver
- $13–17
- Flexible
- $17–35
Bus from Albany Suny to Lake George
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–41
Bus from Syracuse to Lake George
- Saver
- $45–180
- Flexible
- $80–190
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Syracuse-SYR to Lake George
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Syracuse Airport (SYR) and Lake George. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













