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Lake Placid to Saratoga Springs train

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Lake Placid - Saratoga Springs Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Lake Placid to Saratoga Springs. The train trip from Lake Placid to Saratoga Springs is usually about 3 hours and 20 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.

Distance83 mi (134 km)
Fastest train3h 20m
Lowest price€30.03
Trains per day1
Most frequent serviceAmtrak
Train lines1

Which train should you take from Lake Placid to Saratoga Springs?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Lake Placid to Saratoga Springs. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak13h 20m€30.03
  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Lake Placid to Saratoga Springs every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from €30.

Frequently Asked Questions

Currently there is not a train that travels the entire distance without requiring you to switch onto a connecting vehicle. However, there are direct buses from Lake Placid to Saratoga Springs.

The distance between Lake Placid and Saratoga Springs is approximately 83 miles, or 134 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 20 minutes,

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Lake Placid to Saratoga Springs. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

Most days, there is only one train which leaves Lake Placid at 11:00 and arrives in Saratoga Springs around 3 hours later.

Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Saratoga Springs with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Saratoga Springs to Lake Placid.

City Information

Saratoga Springs

Saratoga Springs, NY, US - SAR-0

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Saratoga Springs is a small city in New York with a big reputation for horse racing. The city is home to both the Saratoga Race Course and the National Museum of Horse Racing. Wealthy visitors built opulent Victorian homes in Saratoga to stay during the summers, gamble on horse races, and seek health from the area's natural mineral water springs. To this day, you can visit mineral baths, pools, and fountains in Saratoga Spa State Park to soak for a while or taste the unique naturally-carbonated water.

The buzzing hub of the city is Broadway, where you can find restaurants serving every type of cuisine, quirky shops, cafés, and bookstores. Talk a walk through nearby Congress Park and discover more mineral water fountains, a vintage carousel, and the Saratoga Springs History Museum.

Amtrak's Adirondack line operates a daily service to Saratoga Springs on its route from Montreal to New York City, and so does the Ethan Allen line from Vermont. Saratoga Springs is a stop for Greyhound buses heading towards Albany or Montreal, plus many local bus services to nearby cities and towns. The closest airport is the Albany International Airport, about 40 minutes away.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Lake Placid?

Main departure station: Main St

There is one train station in Lake Placid.

All train stations in Lake Placid:

  • Main St

Where is the train station in Saratoga Springs?

Main arrival station: 26 Station Ln

Saratoga Springs has one train station.

Train stations in Saratoga Springs:

  • 26 Station Ln

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