Bus from New York City to Lake Placid, NY: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Lake Placid on November 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Adirondack TrailwaysBus
New York Port Authority
Lake PlacidCheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:42 PM EST.

Get from New York City to Lake Placid

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $136, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
7h 5mAverage Duration
394 kmDistance
10kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Lake Placid, NY by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Lake Placid?

    The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Lake Placid start from $136. The average price for this route is around $142. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from New York City to Lake Placid?

    The average bus travel time from New York City to Lake Placid is 7h 5m, covering a distance of 394 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 5m and is operated by Adirondack Trailways.

  3. Which bus companies service the New York City to Lake Placid route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Lake Placid?

    The earliest bus departs from New York City to Lake Placid at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:00am.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Lake Placid?

    A bus trip from New York City to Lake Placid generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-25
$143
11-26
$193
Today
$205
11-28
No data
11-29
$143
11-30
$181
12-01
$156
12-02
$125
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Lake Placid, NY was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $125

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

You can expect to pay from $125 to $205 for a bus ticket from New York City to Lake Placid, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $125 which is on 2025-12-02.

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