There are 7 ways to get from Lake George to Scranton 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, train
best- Take the bus from Lake George to Saratoga Springsbus
- Take the train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scrantonbus
9h 5m$78–259Drive 213.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake George to Scrantoncar 213.6 mi
4h 37m$39–57Train, bus
- Take the train from Fort Edward Amtrak to Yonkers Amtrak Stationtrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Scrantonbus Eze 8Amny / ...
11h 4m$152–232Bus, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the bus from Lake George to Albanybus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scrantonbus
8h 12m$128–785Bus
- Take the bus from Lake George to Albanybus
- Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scrantonbus
9h 29m$72–244Bus via Syracuse
- Take the bus from Lake George to Syracusebus Adt A112-D / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0215
10h 45m$70–234Bus, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the bus from Lake George to Albanybus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ALB - PHL
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus
8h 31m$144–666
Lake George to Scranton by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake George to Scranton is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Lake George to Scranton is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake George to Scranton. However, there are services departing from Lake George and arriving at Scranton via Albany and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
The distance between Lake George and Scranton is 316 miles. The road distance is 214.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lake George to Scranton without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 5m and costs $75 - $260.
It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Lake George to Scranton, including transfers.
Lake George to Scranton bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Lake George station.
Lake George to Scranton bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake George to Scranton is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Lake George to Scranton.
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What companies run services between Lake George, NY, USA and Scranton, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lake George to Scranton via Albany, New York, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 9h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Edward Amtrak to Yonkers Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–100
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $75–180
- Economy
- $35–110
- Economy Plus
- $40–110
- 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
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $33–37
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton
- Saver
- $28–90
- Flexible
- $50–95
Bus from Lake George to Albany
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–40
Bus from Albany to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–110
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $29–100
- Flexible
- $55–110
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton
- Saver
- $28–90
- Flexible
- $50–95
Bus from Lake George to Syracuse
- Saver
- $45–190
- Flexible
- $85–200
Bus from Lake George to Albany
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $33–37
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 347-651-1274
- Website
- bustickets.com
Bus from New York to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- Uptown Vans
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- customerservice@martzbus.com
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Martz Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Albany to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $26–55
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