What is the travel distance from Lake Placid to Syracuse?

Lake Placid and Syracuse are 136 miles (219 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lake Placid to Syracuse?

The majority of buses traveling from Lake Placid to Syracuse start their journey at Lake Placid Bus Stop and wind up at Regional Transportation Center. These are the most popular 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 Syracuse?

Once in Syracuse, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Everson Museum of Art, The Fun Warehouse, Oncenter War Memorial Arena, NBT Bank Stadium and MOST.

Bus Lake Placid to Syracuse from $73 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Lake Placid to Syracuse on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:05pm	Lake Placid	5h 25m	7:30pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
Bus	2:05pm	Lake Placid	5h 25m	7:30pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
Bus	2:05pm	Lake Placid	5h 25m	7:30pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Lake Placid	8h	8:15pm	Syracuse University	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Lake Placid	7h 45m	8:00pm	Amtrak Station	No tags

Get from Lake Placid to Syracuse

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

5h 25mAverage Duration

137 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ 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 $79

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

Where are the popular stops in Lake Placid and Syracuse?

Stops in Lake Placid

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

Stops in Syracuse

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Regional Transportation Center
1 Walsh Circle Ste 30, Syracuse, NY 13208
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Syracuse Airport
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Syracuse University
Bus stops at Schine Student Center across the street from the Sheraton Parking Garage., Schine Student Center, 303 University Pl, Syracuse, NY 13210
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Syracuse University - Lyman Hall
College Place, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
E
New York State Fairgrounds
581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13209, USA
F
Syracuse, NY
349-399 US-11, Syracuse, NY 13202, USA

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lake Placid, NY to Syracuse, US by bus

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