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How to get fromAlbany to Ballston Lakeby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Albany to Ballston Lake by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 450 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain train Adirondack / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to 872 Rt 50bus bus 450
    1h 19m
    $7–141

  2. Line 905 bus, line 450 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus bus 905
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to 872 Rt 50bus bus 450
    1h 48m
    $4

  3. Drive 21.2 mi

    1. Drive from Albany to Ballston Lakecar car 21.2 mi
    38 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Albany to Ballston Laketaxi taxi 21.2 mi
    38 min
    $65–85

Albany to Ballston Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Ballston Lake, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St to 872 Rt 50 via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 1h 48m.

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