There are 6 ways to get from Saranac Lake to Poughkeepsie by taxi, train, 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.
Taxi, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the taxi from Saranac Lake to Westport Station
- Take the train from Westport Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak StationAdirondack
5h 52m$146–238Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Saranac Lake to Saratoga SpringsAdt 113 / ...
- Take the train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak StationEthan Allen Express / ...
6h 25m$37–143Bus, train via Albany
- Take the bus from Saranac Lake to AlbanyAdt 113 / ...
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
6h 21m$47–176Drive 218.1 mi
- Drive from Saranac Lake to Poughkeepsie218.1 mi
4h 18m$40–58Fly, train
- Fly from Saranac Lake (SLK) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)SLK - JFK
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
5h 24m$216–361Bus
- Take the bus from Saranac Lake to AlbanyAdt 113 / ...
- Take the bus from Albany, Ny to Rosendale, Ny291 / ...
8h 10m$45–134
Saranac Lake to Poughkeepsie by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saranac Lake to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Saranac Lake to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Saranac Lake to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Saranac Lake and arriving at Poughkeepsie Main & Market via Albany, Ny and Rosendale Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Saranac Lake and Poughkeepsie is 241 miles. The road distance is 219.4 miles.
The best way to get from Saranac Lake to Poughkeepsie without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 52m and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Saranac Lake to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
Saranac Lake to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Saranac Lake station.
Saranac Lake to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saranac Lake to Poughkeepsie is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Saranac Lake to Poughkeepsie.
There are 120+ hotels available in Poughkeepsie.
What companies run services between Saranac Lake, NY, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Saranac Lake to Poughkeepsie Main & Market via Albany, Albany, Ny, Rosendale, Ny, and Rosendale Park & Ride in around 8h 10m.
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Saranac Lake to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
Flights from Saranac Lake to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Saranac Lake to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Westport Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $27–50
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $25–95
- Business - advance purchase
- $30–170
- Business Class
- $55–240
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- 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
- $13–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $20–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $13–70
- Business - advance purchase
- $18–120
- Business Class
- $30–190
- 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
- $17–80
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $18–80
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $18–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $17–29
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Saranac Lake to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–95
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $28–90
- Flexible
- $55–95
Bus from Saranac Lake to Saratoga Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–75
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $24–70
- Flexible
- $45–75
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
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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