Important Passport Information
In an effort to enhance security and efficiency at U.S. borders, the U.S. government is now enforcing new passport requirements for all travelers entering or re-entering the United States from Canada.
Canadian Citizens can get more information here: Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
Visitor's from other countries: US Dept of State.
By Air
There are two major options for travelers looking to directly access the Adirondack Region by air: the Adirondack Regional Airport, which is located a few miles from Saranac Lake in the hamlet of Lake Clear, and Plattsburgh International Airport, which opened its doors in Plattsburgh in 2007.
For more information on the Adirondack Regional Airport, check out www.saranaclake.com/airport or call 518-891-4600. For more information on Plattsburgh International Airport, check out www.flyplattsburgh.com or call 518-563-1000.
Cape Air, the largest independent regional airline in the U.S., based in Hyannis, Mass., now offers flights between Adirondack Regional Airport and Boston, as well as three separate daily flights between Plattsburgh International Airport and Boston. Voted favorite airline of Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard and St. Thomas, Cape Air provides year-round service to some of the most beautiful destinations in the world. They are recognized for outstanding customer service and strive to make travel not only convenient but fun. For more information, check out www.flycapeair.com or call 1-800-352-0714.
By Train
For scenic beauty, few routes can compete with Amtrak's service from New York to Montreal (800 872-7245). The train leaves from New York City's Grand Central Station in the morning and traverses the Hudson River before reaching the North Country, where it makes stops in Glens Falls, Whitehall, Ticonderoga, Port Henry, Westport, Port Kent, Plattsburgh, and Rouses Point. Because of the rural nature of these areas, it is necessary to arrange for rental cars or car service in advance.
Scenic train rides are available seasonally from restored stations in North Creek, Saranac Lake, Lake Placid and Thendara south of Old Forge. Vistas of peaks, rushing rivers, deep woods and wildlife highlight rides in restored cars. For schedules and ticket prices for the Upper Hudson River Railroad in North Creek, visit www.uhrr.com or call 518 251-5334. For information about the moose River excursions from Thendara, Utica to Thendara service or Saranac Lake to Lake Placid service, visit www.adirondackrr.com or call 315 369-6290.
By Bus
Adirondack Trailways (800 858-8555) serves Lake George, Saranac Lake, Lake Placid, Keene, Keene Valley, North Hudson, Schroon Lake, Pottersville, Chestertown and Warrensburg, Malone, Massena, Potsdam, and Canton. In the summer, the itinerary also includes Ticonderoga and Tupper Lake. From New York, the trip to Warrensburg takes about five hours, while the daily service from Albany to Lake Placid is a four-hour trip.
Greyhound (800-231-2222) serves Glens Falls, Lake George, Warrensburg, Lake Placid, Saranac Lake. www.greyhound.com
By Rental Car
Along with the car-rental companies located at the airports, several car-rental firms will either deliver a car to points within the Adirondacks or pick up renters and take them to the car-rental location. Always be sure to reserve your vehicle well in advance, especially in the summer.
Rent-A-Wreck (800 698-1777) in Lake Placid offers free pick-up/drop-off service to customers in the local vicinity.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Plattsburgh (800 325-8007) charges a fee to pick up or return renters in Saranac Lake. Port Henry, Lake Placid, Malone or Westport. Enterprise also operates out of Glens Falls and Utica. The Glens Falls location will pick up renters and deliver them to the car rental office in Lake George or Warrensburg with out charge. Other national car rental agencies located in the Glens Falls/Lake George Area include Hertz and A-1 Xpress. Pick up and drop off service to Old Forge is available from the Utica location for a charge. Other national car rental agencies located in Plattsburgh include Hertz, Avis, National and Rent-A-Wreck.
