There are 4 ways to get from Lake George to Beacon by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Lake George to Saratoga Springsbus Adt A113 / ...
- Take the train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
5h 4m$47–109Drive 148.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake George to Beaconcar 148.9 mi
2h 45m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Lake George to Albanybus Adt A113 / ...
- Take the bus from Albany to Newburghbus Adt A515 / ...
5h 31m$39–100Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fort Edward Amtrak to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
6h 45m$36–80
Lake George to Beacon by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake George to Beacon is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Lake George to Beacon is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake George to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Lake George and arriving at Beekman St & High St via Albany and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake George to Beacon station. However, there are services departing from Fort Edward Amtrak and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Lake George and Beacon is 151 miles. The road distance is 149.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lake George to Beacon without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 4m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Lake George to Beacon, including transfers.
Lake George to Beacon bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Lake George station.
Lake George to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Edward Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Lake George to Beacon is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $35 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Lake George, NY, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Lake George to Beekman St & High St via Albany, Newburgh, and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fort Edward Amtrak to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Edward Amtrak to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Lake George to Saratoga Springs
- Saver
- $13–17
- Flexible
- $16–35
Bus from Lake George to Albany
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–40
Bus from Albany to Newburgh
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
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Booking & Getting There
Lake George to Beacon bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.
Lake George to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake George to Beacon is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Lake George to Beacon.
There are 129+ hotels available in Beacon.