Get close to Adirondack travel
Direct access from major driving connections
Discover the Whiteface Region: an authentic Adirondack escape where remoteness is part of the charm. Located two hours north of Albany and two hours south of Montreal, the region is tucked away between major metropolitan areas, making advance planning essential. The Whiteface Region is accessible by car or bus, and we encourage visitors to arrange their transportation and accommodations ahead of time to ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit.
Note: The Whiteface Region's remote location means travel to and from airports and bus terminals requires advance planning. Uber, taxis, and car services are sparse, even during peak seasons, so arranging transportation well ahead of time is strongly recommended for a hassle-free experience.
By car
From the south, we are approximately two hours north of Albany. Travel north on I-87 to exit 30, turn left on state Route 73 toward Keene, then head north on Route 9N to Jay and west on Route 86 to Wilmington.
From the north, we are located approximately two hours south of Montreal. Travel south on I-87 to exit 34, then south on Route 9N to Jay. Then, head west on Route 86 to Wilmington.
From the west: We are approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes from Syracuse and 5 hours and 45 minutes from Buffalo. Take I-90 (NY State Thruway) east to Exit 36 (Syracuse). Then, take I-81 north to Watertown. Take Route 3 east to Saranac Lake, then Route 86 east through Lake Placid to Wilmington.
From the east: We are approximately five hours from Boston. Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) to Albany. Then, take I-787 north to Cohoes. Connect with Route 7 west to I-87 north. Follow I-87 (Northway) to Exit 30, then Route 9N and Route 73.
- Visitors traveling through Vermont and New Hampshire must take a car ferry across Lake Champlain. For more information, contact Lake Champlain Ferries at (802) 864-9804.
Air travel
Want to fly to the Adirondacks? While the Whiteface Region is only accessible by car, you can cut down that travel time by flying to one of the airports in our neighboring regions. Please note that from there, you must still arrange your ground transportation.
- Plattsburgh International Airport
Plattsburgh International Airport is just one hour south of Montreal and 45 minutes from the Whiteface Region. It is conveniently located off New York's I-87, near beautiful Lake Champlain, and serves as "Montreal's U.S. Airport." Plattsburgh International Airport now welcomes Contour Airlines with service between Plattsburgh, NY, and Washington-Dulles, starting May 1. Round-trip, non-stop flights will fly daily." - Adirondack Regional Airport
Airport Identifier: SLK
Located in Lake Clear, 16 miles from Lake Placid, the Adirondack Regional Airport offers easy access to the entire region. Cape Air offers daily flights between Boston's Logan International Airport and Saranac Lake and to and from New York City’s JFK International Airport. - Lake Placid Airport
Two paved runways with lights for private aircraft. For information, call (518) 523-2473. - Major airports
The Whiteface Region is within 2-3 hours driving time of three major airports: Albany, NY; Burlington, VT; and Montreal, Quebec. All are serviced by major airline carriers and have car rentals available.
Bus service
- Adirondack Trailways
Service is available between Lake Placid, Ticonderoga, Schroon Lake, Albany, and New York City and its suburbs. For more information, call 1-800-858-8555 or email info@trailwaysny.com.
By train
- Amtrak
Amtrak operates between New York City and Montreal - local stop in Westport, NY (32 miles from Wilmington) and Ticonderoga (61 miles from Wilmington).For more information call 800-USA-RAIL (800-872-7245)
