How to Travel from

Lake Placid to Skaneateles

by Rideshare, Route or Car

United States of America Lake Placid Skaneateles

Cheapest

By car (348 km)

4 h 26 min

348 km.

from $19

Other

Rideshare

4 h 26 min

348 km.

from $13.24

Taxi, Train

7 h 24 min

246 km.

from $460.17

Bus via Malone

8 h 34 min

246 km.

from $55.54

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:

jetblue.com/

Plane from Saranac Lake to Syracuse

Ave. Duration:

8h 3m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$48.41–$216.56

American Airlines

Website:

aa.com/

Plane from Saranac Lake to Syracuse

Ave. Duration:

5h 50m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$76.43–$343.94

Delta

Website:

delta.com/

Plane from Saranac Lake to Syracuse

Ave. Duration:

5h 50m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$76.43–$318.46

United Airlines

Website:

united.com/

Plane from Saranac Lake to Syracuse

Ave. Duration:

7h 22m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$76.43–$356.68

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Westport to Schenectady

Ave. Duration:

2h 50m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$15.29–$95.54

Train from Schenectady to Syracuse

Ave. Duration:

2h 18m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$17.83–$95.54

VIA Rail

Phone:

+1 888 842-7245

Website:

viarail.ca/en

Train from Schenectady to Syracuse

Ave. Duration:

2h 13m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$26.75–$95.54

Bus operators

Trailways

Phone:

+1 800-858-8555

Website:

trailways.com

Bus from Lake Placid to Syracuse

Ave. Duration:

5h 25m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$53.50–$121.02

Bus from Malone to Syracuse

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$44.59–$95.54

Franklin County Public Transportation

Phone:

+1 (518) 483-9000

Website:

franklincountyny.gov/departments/transportation/index.php

Bus from Lake Placid Municipal Lot to Franklin

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$3.31–$4.46

What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Placid to Skaneateles?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Placid to Skaneateles is to drive which costs $36.96 - $54.35 and takes 4h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Placid to Skaneateles?

The fastest way to get from Lake Placid to Skaneateles is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $36.96 - $54.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Lake Placid and Skaneateles?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Placid to Skaneateles. However, there are services departing from Lake Placid Municipal Lot and arriving at State St & Academy St via Malone, Regional Transportation Center and C22. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Lake Placid to Skaneateles?

The distance between Lake Placid and Skaneateles is 479 km. The road distance is 347.2 km.

How do I travel from Lake Placid to Skaneateles without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Placid to Skaneateles without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 24m and costs $239.13 - $434.78 .

How long does it take to get from Lake Placid to Skaneateles?

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Lake Placid to Skaneateles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Placid to Skaneateles bus from?

Lake Placid to Skaneateles bus services, operated by Franklin County Public Transportation, depart from Lake Placid Municipal Lot station.

Bus or fly from Lake Placid to Skaneateles?

The best way to get from Lake Placid to Skaneateles is to bus which takes 7h 59m and costs $54.35 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $86.96 - $250 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Lake Placid to Skaneateles bus arrive?

Lake Placid to Skaneateles bus services, operated by Franklin County Public Transportation, arrive at Franklin County Court House - As Needed station.

Can I drive from Lake Placid to Skaneateles?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Placid to Skaneateles is 347 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Lake Placid to Skaneateles.

Which airlines fly from Saranac Lake Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport Airport?

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue Airways and two other airlines offer flights from Saranac Lake Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Skaneateles?

There are 43+ hotels available in Skaneateles. Prices start at $43.23 per night.

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William H. Seward House

The William H. Seward House Museum is a historic house museum at 33 South Street in Auburn, New York. Built about 1816, the home of William H. Seward (1801–72), who served as a New York state senator, the governor of New York, a U. senator, a presidential candidate, and then Secretary of State under presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1964, and added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966. It is now maintained by a nonprofit organization as a museum dedicated to Seward's legacy. Seward's house lies on the same street at Harriet Tubman's house.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

The Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park is an AZA (Association of Zoos & Aquariums) zoo in Syracuse, New York. It is owned and operated by Onondaga County Parks with support from the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. The zoo is home to more than 900 animals representing 216 species on 43 acres (17 ha). Some of the more popular animals include Asian elephants, Humboldt penguins, Amur tigers, and a Komodo dragon. The zoo opened a new Animal Health Center in 2022 that is the largest zoological medical center in New York state outside of the Bronx Zoo.

Skaneateles Historic District

The Skaneateles Historic District is a 17 acres (6 ha) historic district in the village of Skaneateles, New York that dates back to 1796, includes one building from the 20th century, but is otherwise composed of 19th-century residences and commercial buildings. It includes 59 contributing buildings and one contributing site – Thayer Park along Skaneateles Lake, – as well as five non-contributing structures. The district runs along both sides of East Genesee Street (New York Route 20) from Jordan Street to Onondaga Street (County Route 41), and includes the core of Skaneateles' historic downtown area, which was rebuilt in 1836 after being almost totally destroyed by fire in 1835. Also included are properties on Jordan Street up to the intersection of Fennell Street, and the stone mill property on Fennell Street.

Four ways to Travel from Lake Placid to Skaneateles

Transport providers

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

American Airlines

Delta

United Airlines

Train operators

Amtrak

VIA Rail

Bus operators

Trailways

Franklin County Public Transportation

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Placid to Skaneateles?

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Placid to Skaneateles?

Is there a direct bus between Lake Placid and Skaneateles?

How far is it from Lake Placid to Skaneateles?

How do I travel from Lake Placid to Skaneateles without a car?

How long does it take to get from Lake Placid to Skaneateles?

Where do I catch the Lake Placid to Skaneateles bus from?

Bus or fly from Lake Placid to Skaneateles?

Where does the Lake Placid to Skaneateles bus arrive?

Can I drive from Lake Placid to Skaneateles?

Which airlines fly from Saranac Lake Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport Airport?

Where can I stay near Skaneateles?