There are 5 ways to get from Lowell to Lake George by train, bus, night bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train, bus, night bus
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Take the train from Lowell to North Station
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Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
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Take the night bus from Albany, Ny to Glens Falls, Ny
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
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Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Glens Falls
3 alternative options
Train, bus
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Take the train from Lowell to North Station
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Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
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Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station
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Take the bus from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Lake George Amtrak Bus Stop
Drive
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Drive from Lowell to Lake George
Fly, bus
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Fly from Boston (BOS) to Saranac Lake (SLK)
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Take the bus from Saranac Lake to Lake George Amtrak Bus Stop
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lowell to Lake George is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 59m.
The quickest way to get from Lowell to Lake George is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct bus from Lowell to Lake George. However, there are services departing from Hale Street @ Kennedy Center Busway and arriving at Lake George Beach Road via Chestnut Ave @ Cambridge St, Boston, Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Ridge Street Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
It is 134 miles from Lowell to Lake George. It is approximately 229.4 miles to drive.
The best way to get from Lowell to Lake George without a car is to train and bus and night bus which takes 9h 50m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Lowell to Lake George, including transfers.
Lowell to Lake George bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
The quickest flight from Boston Airport to Saranac Lake Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 45m.
Lowell to Lake George bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Glens Falls station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lowell to Lake George is 229 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Lowell to Lake George.

- Distance: 133.6 miles
- Duration: 9h 50m
What companies run services between Lowell, MA, USA and Lake George, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Lowell to Lake George via Chestnut Ave @ Cambridge St, State St @ Washington Mall - State St Sta, Boston, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Glens Falls, and Ridge Street Terminal in around 11h 46m.

- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Boston to Saranac Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300 - $550

- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Lowell to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $0 - $10
- Website
- MBTA
- children 11 and under
- $0
- Adult
- $7 - $10

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Premium
- $200 - $280
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $60 - $90
- Business Seat
- $60 - $90
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23 - $35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $23 - $35
- Premium
- $180 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $30 - $50
- Business Seat
- $29 - $45

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25 - $40
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $25 - $40
- Flexible
- $45 - $70
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Glens Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12 - $19
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $12 - $19
- Flexible
- $29 - $45

- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Night bus from Albany, Ny to Glens Falls, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15 - $21
- Schedules at
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany, Ny to Glens Falls, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15 - $21
- Schedules at
- trailways.com

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Lake George Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Saranac Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Lake George Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Lake George Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6 - $18
- Book at
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12
- $6 - $9
- Adult
- $12 - $18
Bus from Saranac Lake to Lake George Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10 - $29
- Book at
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12
- $10 - $15
- Adult
- $20 - $29
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