There are 4 ways to get from Syracuse to Lake George by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), 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
5h 35m$55–228Drive 156.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Syracuse to Lake Georgecar 156.5 mi
3h 9m$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
5h 45m$39–75Bus
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Lake Georgebus Adt A113
7h 17m$45–190
Syracuse to Lake George by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Syracuse to Lake George is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Syracuse to Lake George is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $28 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Syracuse and arriving at Lake George. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Syracuse and Lake George is 183 miles. The road distance is 157.4 miles.
The best way to get from Syracuse to Lake George without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $50 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Syracuse to Lake George, including transfers.
Syracuse to Lake George bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Syracuse station.
Syracuse to Lake George bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Lake George station.
Yes, the driving distance between Syracuse to Lake George is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Syracuse to Lake George.
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What companies run services between Syracuse, NY, USA and Lake George, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Lake George via Albany and Albany Suny in around 5h 45m.
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
- $40–85
- 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
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