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

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There are 5 ways to get from Albany to Ballston Spa by bus, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Broadway & Steuben St to Rt 50 & High Stbus bus 540
    1h
    $2

  2. Drive 27.5 mi

    1. Drive from Albany to Ballston Spacar car 27.5 mi
    36 min
    $5–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Albany to Ballston Spataxi taxi 27.5 mi
    36 min
    $85–110

  4. Train, line 450 bus

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain train Adirondack / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Rt 50 & High Stbus bus 450
    1h 31m
    $7–142

  5. Line 905 bus, line 450 bus

    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 Rt 50 & High Stbus bus 450
    2h
    $4

Albany to Ballston Spa by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h

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

Capital District Transportation (CDTA) operates a bus from Broadway & Steuben St to Rt 50 & High St 5 times a week. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h.

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