How far is Lake Placid from New York City?

About 244 miles (393 km) separate Lake Placid and New York City.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Lake Placid to New York City leave from Lake Placid Bus Stop and arrive at New York Port Authority. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your 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 Whitney Museum of American Art, Bronx Zoo, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and Broadway Shows.

Bus Lake Placid to New York City from $87 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Lake Placid to New York City on November 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		12:15pm	Lake Placid	7h	7:15pm	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Lake Placid to New York City on November 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		12:15pm	Lake Placid	7h	7:15pm	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
Adirondack Trailways + Pine Hill Trailways		12:15pm	Lake Placid	8h 25m	8:40pm	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Lake Placid to New York City on November 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		12:15pm	Lake Placid	7h	7:15pm	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 3:37 PM EST.

Get from Lake Placid to New York City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours and with fares starting at just $94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

7hAverage Duration

245 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

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Adirondack Trailways

4/51,121 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

According to 11 reviews, Adirondack Trailways received a 4.2-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats, but some complained about the wifi. Adirondack Trailways ticket prices on this trip start at $94

Adirondack Trailways Lake Placid New York City recent customer reviews

All fine

Nicoll M.

April 6, 2025

Was puntual very good service only that they don't give no water for the trip

Keivin M.

November 26, 2024

Bus was 1h late

Slavisa J.

June 17, 2024

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

Stops in Lake Placid

A - Lake Placid 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 Placid, NY to New York City by bus

How far is Lake Placid from New York City?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lake Placid 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

11/06

$91

11/07

$91

Today

$87

11/09

$91

11/10

$91

11/11

No data

11/12

No data

11/13

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The cheapest trip from Lake Placid, NY to New York City was searched and found on Nov 8, 2025 with a price of $87

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

You can expect to pay from $87 to $91 for a bus ticket from Lake Placid, NY to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $91 which is on 2025-11-09.

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