There are 3 ways to get from Vermont to Lake George by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Burlington to Fort Edward Amtraktrain Ethan Allen Express
5h 19m$34–70Drive 89 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burlington to Lake Georgecar 89 mi
2h 16m$17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminalbus 7
- Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus Adt A112 / ...
7h 52m$48–79
Vermont to Lake George by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vermont to Lake George is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Vermont to Lake George is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Vermont to Lake George. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Center Burlington and arriving at Lake George via Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Vermont to Lake George. However, there are services departing from Burlington and arriving at Fort Edward Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Vermont and Lake George is 132 miles. The road distance is 89.5 miles.
The best way to get from Vermont to Lake George without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Vermont to Lake George, including transfers.
Vermont to Lake George bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, depart from Downtown Transit Center Burlington station.
Vermont to Lake George train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Burlington station.
The best way to get from Vermont to Lake George is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Vermont, USA and Lake George, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Burlington to Fort Edward Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $29–70 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Lake George via Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal and Albany in around 7h 52m.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Burlington to Fort Edward Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 844- 888-7267
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vermont Translines
Bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- Vermont Translines
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- Vermont Translines
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More Questions & Answers
Vermont to Lake George bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, arrive at Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal station.
Vermont to Lake George train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fort Edward Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vermont to Lake George is 90 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Vermont to Lake George.
There are 230+ hotels available in Lake George.







