Getting here is easy
Direct access from major driving connections
Stay close and get here easily. Planning your trip to the Whiteface Region is a breeze. Located two hours north of Albany and two hours south of Montreal, the region is centrally located between major metropolitan areas. Accessible by car, bus, air, or rail, the Whiteface Region is a convenient and affordable year-round destination.
We can help with maps, directions, and suggested transportation services.
By car
From south: We are approximately two hours north of Albany. Travel north on I-87 to exit 30, turn left on state Route 73 heading toward Keene, then head north on Route 9N to Jay and west on Route 86 to Wilmington.
From north: We are located approximately two hours south of Montreal. Travel south on I-87 to exit 34, head south on Route 9N to Jay, then head west on Route 86 to Wilmington.
Special Notice Effective June 1, 2009: 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. Click here for more information.
From west: We are approximately 3 hours, 45 minutes from Syracuse and 5 hours, 45 minutes from Buffalo. Take I-90 (NY State Thruway) east to Exit 36 (Syracuse). Pick up I-81 north and follow to Watertown. Take Route 3 and follow it east to Saranac Lake, then follow Route 86 east, through Lake Placid, to Wilmington.
From east: We are approximately 5 hours from Boston. Take Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) to Albany. Pick up I-787 north to Cohoes. Connect with Route 7 west to I-87 north. Follow I-87 (Northway) to Exit 30, then pick up Route 9N and then Route 73.
- Visitors traveling through Vermont and New Hampshire will need to take a car ferry across Lake Champlain. Contact Lake Champlain Ferries (802) 864-9804 for more information.
Air travel
- Plattsburgh International Airport
Just one hour south of Montreal, Plattsburgh International Airport is conveniently located off New York's I-87. The airport is near the beautiful Lake Champlain and serves as "Montreal's U.S. Airport." - 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. Daily flights between Boston's Logan International Airport and Saranac Lake as well as a daily flight to and from New York City’s JFK International Airport are available via Cape Air. - Lake Placid Airport
Two paved runways, with lights. 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.
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)
Bus service
- Adirondack Trailways
Service between Lake Placid, Ticonderoga, Schroon Lake, Albany, and New York City and its suburbs. For more information call 1-800-858-8555 or email them at info@trailwaysny.com.
Car rental
- Upstate Auto
P.O. Box 1039, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-1212 / (518) 891-0291 - Hertz Rent A Car
96 Airport Rd, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-9044 - Ford Rent-A-Car System
Sara Placid Highway, Ray Brook, NY 12977
(518) 891-5560
Taxi service
- Corrow's Adk Taxi: (518) 523-9091
- Rick's Taxi: (518) 523-4741
