There are 4 ways to get from Lake George to Poughkeepsie by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train via Albany
best- Take the bus from Lake George to AlbanyAdt 113 / ...
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
4h 19m$37–126Drive 130.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake George to Poughkeepsie130.3 mi
2h 37m$24–35Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lake George to Saratoga SpringsAdt 113 / ...
- Take the train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak StationEthan Allen Express / ...
4h 23m$78–121Bus
- Take the bus from Lake George to Albany
- Take the bus from Albany, Ny to Rosendale, Ny291 / ...
- Take the bus from Rosendale Park & Ride to Poughkeepsie Main & Market
6h 8m$35–79
Lake George to Poughkeepsie by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake George to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Lake George to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake George to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Lake George and arriving at Poughkeepsie Main & Market via Albany, Ny and Rosendale Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Lake George and Poughkeepsie is 138 miles. The road distance is 131.1 miles.
The best way to get from Lake George to Poughkeepsie without a car is to bus and train via Albany which takes 4h 19m and costs $35 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Lake George to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
Lake George to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Lake George station.
Lake George to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake George to Poughkeepsie is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Lake George to Poughkeepsie.
There are 113+ hotels available in Poughkeepsie.
What companies run services between Lake George, NY, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Lake George to Poughkeepsie Main & Market via Albany, Albany, Ny, Rosendale, Ny, and Rosendale Park & Ride in around 6h 8m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $19–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $19–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $17–30
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Lake George to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–40
Bus from Lake George to Saratoga Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $13–17
- Flexible
- $16–35
Bus from Albany, Ny to Rosendale, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–38
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
- Phone
- 1-888-827-8228
- ucat@co.ulster.ny.us
- Website
- ucat.ulstercountyny.gov
Bus from Rosendale Park & Ride to Poughkeepsie Main & Market
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://ucat.ulstercountyny.gov/
- Schedules at
- https://ucat.ulstercountyny.gov/routes/
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