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 bus departures

Next departures for Lake Placid to New York City on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:15pm	Lake Placid	7h	7:15pm	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Lake Placid to New York City on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:15pm	Lake Placid	7h	7:15pm	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Lake Placid to New York City on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:15pm	Lake Placid	7h	7:15pm	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Lake Placid to New York City on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:15pm	Lake Placid	7h	7:15pm	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:45 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

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

Stops in Lake Placid

A
Lake Placid Bus Stop
Lake Placid Bus Stop, 219 Station St, Lake Placid, NY 12946, USA

Stops in New York City

A
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
Visit page
B
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
Visit page
C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
Visit page
E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
Visit page
F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Compare bus companies

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,126 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

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

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

11/22

$104

11/23

$87

Today

$100

11/25

$121

11/26

$121

11/27

$87

11/28

No data

11/29

No data

The cheapest trip from Lake Placid, NY to New York City was searched and found on Nov 23, 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 $121 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 $87 which is on 2025-11-27.