There are 8 ways to get from Watchung to Lake George by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Albany
best- Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus
- Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus
7h 28m$66–185Drive 214.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watchung to Lake Georgecar 214.9 mi
4h 5m$40–57Train, bus
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Stationtrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake Georgebus Adt A112-D / ...
7h 55m$70–723Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
- Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus
6h 37m$127–738Bus
- Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Watchung Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Saratoga Springs Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake Georgebus
8h 2m$62–127Train, bus via Albany
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Albany - Rensselaer to Saratoga Springsbus
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Lake Georgebus
8h 16m$79–733Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Norwood Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114 / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Fort Edward Amtraktrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
8h 42m$70–168Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
- Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus
6h 44m$165–1,342
Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watchung to Lake George is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Watchung to Lake George is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Watchung to Lake George. However, there are services departing from Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave and arriving at Lake George via New York and Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Watchung and Lake George is 317 miles. The road distance is 216.2 miles.
The best way to get from Watchung to Lake George without a car is to bus via Albany which takes 7h 28m and costs $65 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Watchung to Lake George, including transfers.
Watchung to Lake George bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave station.
Watchung to Lake George bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watchung to Lake George is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Watchung to Lake George.
There are 230+ hotels available in Lake George.
What companies run services between Watchung, NJ, USA and Lake George, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Watchung to Lake George via Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave, Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, and Albany in around 7h 28m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Fort Edward Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–30
Bus from Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–30
Bus from Mountain Ave At Watchung Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–30
Bus from Mountain Ave At Norwood Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–30
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