Burlington International Airport is served by United (800-241-6522) Business Express, The Delta Connection (800-345-3400), Continental (800-525-0280), US Air (800-428-4322), and Northwest (800-225-2525). 

The drive from Burlington to Saranac Lake is approximately 2 hours.

From the airport travel north on I-89 to exit 17. Turn left onto US 2 and follow the signs to the Grand Isle Ferry. This is a cash only ferry. After exiting the ferry, proceed 4 miles to I-87, heading south to exit 38 west. Travel west on 374 for 8 miles, exit right onto NYS-3 and follow NYS-3 for 40 miles to Saranac Lake. Follow signs to NYS-3 - Tupper Lake.

One mile beyond the walking bridge, a sign indicates Trudeau Institute, turn right and follow Algonquin Avenue to the Institute.

Rental car agencies at the airport are Avis - 802-864-0411, Budget (802-658-1211), Hertz (802-864-7409) and National (802-864-7441).

Albany International Airport (ALB) Albany, NY

Albany International Airport is served by US Air/US Air Express (800-428-4322), United (800-241-6522), Northwest (800-255-2525), Delta (800-221-1212), Continental Express (800-525-0280 and American/American Eagle Airlines (800-433-7300).

The drive from Albany to Saranac Lake is approximately 2 hours.

Travel north on the Northway (I-87). Leave I-87 at exit 30 turning left onto NYS-73 to Keene Valley, Keene, Lake Placid and Saranac Lake. Follow signs to Lake Placid. As you come to the village of Lake Placid (passing by the Olympic ski-jump complex), the road forks. Bear left at the fork, which will by-pass the village of Lake Placid. This road meets NYS-86. Turn left onto NYS-86.

Entering Saranac Lake, remain on NYS-86 through the second set of stoplights. Continue straight at this intersection. Signs at this point indicate NYS-3 - Tupper Lake.

One mile beyond the walking bridge a sign indicates Trudeau Institute, turn right and follow Algonquin Avenue to the Institute. 

Rental car agencies are Alamo (518-464-1048), Avis (518-869-8404), and Hertz (518-783-1081).

Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) Montreal, QC, Canada

The drive from Montreal to Saranac Lake is approximately 2 hours.

Travel via highway 20 East to the Mercier Bridge over the Saint Lawrence River. After crossing the bridge, follow Route 132 East to Highway 15 South, which becomes I-87 at the United States/Canadian border.  Take exit 38 west on NYS-374 for 8 miles.  Exit right onto NYS-3 and follow NYS-3 for 40 miles to Saranac Lake.  Follow signs to NYS-3 - Tupper Lake.

One mile beyond the walking bridge a sign indicates Trudeau Institute, turn right and follow Algonquin Avenue to the Institute.

Driving from New York City Area Airports

Travel to I-87 North (New York State Thruway). Take exit 24 - marked Adirondacks/Montreal. This is the continuation of I-98 and becomes the Northway. Follow I-87 north past Saratoga, Glens Falls and Schroon Lake exiting I-87 at exit 30.

At the end of the off-ramp turn left onto NYS-9 west and follow that for one mile to the intersection of NYS-73. Follow signs to Lake Placid. As you come to the village of Lake Placid (passing by the Olympic ski-jump complex), the road forks. Bear left at the fork, which will by-pass the village of Lake Placid. This road meets NYS-86. Turn left onto NYS-86.

Entering Saranac Lake, remain on NYS-86 through the second set of stoplights. Continue straight at this intersection. Signs at this point indicate NYS-3 - Tupper Lake.

One mile beyond the walking bridge a sign indicates Trudeau Institute, turn right and follow Algonquin Avenue to the Institute.