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Trip Summary
There is one daily train from Pottersville to Lake Placid. Traveling by train from Pottersville to Lake Placid usually takes one hour and 30 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
Distance | 39 mi (62 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 30m |
Lowest price | $18.00 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Pottersville to Lake Placid?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Pottersville to Lake Placid. 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.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 1 | 1h 30m | $18.00 |
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 Pottersville to Lake Placid every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $18.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Pottersville to Lake Placid tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Pottersville at 5:00pm and arrives in Lake Placid about an hour later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Lake Placid 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 Lake Placid to Pottersville.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Pottersville?
Main departure station: Wells House
There is one train station in Pottersville.
All train stations in Pottersville:
Wells House
Where is the train station in Lake Placid?
Main arrival station: 44-45 Hadjis Way
Lake Placid has one train station.
All train stations in Lake Placid:
44-45 Hadjis Way
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