What is the travel distance from Lake George to New York City?

Lake George and New York City are 188 miles (304 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lake George to New York City?

The majority of buses traveling from Lake George to New York City start their journey at Lake George bus stop and wind up at New York Port Authority. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

Once in New York City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Washington Square Park, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), 9/11 Tribute Center and Times Square.

Bus Lake George to New York City from $71 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Lake George to New York City on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:02pm	Lake George bus stop	5h 13m	7:15pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
Bus	2:02pm	Lake George bus stop	5h 13m	7:15pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
Bus	2:02pm	Lake George bus stop	5h 13m	7:15pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
Bus	2:02pm	Lake George bus stop	5h 13m	7:15pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
Bus	2:02pm	Lake George bus stop	5h 13m	7:15pm	New York Port Authority	No tags

Get from Lake George to New York City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 13 minutes and with fares starting at just $78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

5h 13mAverage Duration

185 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

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Adirondack Trailways

4/51,126 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

Based on 1126 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Adirondack Trailways ticket prices on this trip start at $78

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Lake George and New York City?

Stops in Lake George

A - Lake George bus stop

Stops in New York City

A - New York Port Authority

B - GW Bridge

C - Chinatown

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lake George to New York City by bus

What is the travel distance from Lake George to New York City?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lake George to New York City?
What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/17

$85

11/18

$82

Today

$85

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11/24

$71

The cheapest trip from Lake George to New York City was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $71

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lake George to New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $71 to $85 for a bus ticket from Lake George to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $71 which is on 2025-11-24.