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How to get fromBallston Spa to Buffaloby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Ballston Spa to Buffalo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Buffalotrain train Empire Service / ...
    6h 53m
    $76–242

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracusebus bus Adt A264 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Buffalobus bus Adt N804 / ...
    8h 1m
    $42–82

  3. Drive 275.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ballston Spa to Buffalocar car 275.6 mi
    4h 56m
    $51–73

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ALB - BUF
    7h 42m
    $130–784

  5. Train via Buffalo Depew Station

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Maple Leaf / ...
    8h 4m
    $76–236

  6. Bus via Ithaca (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Ithacabus bus FlixBus 2691
    2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Niagara Falls USAbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    11h 44m
    $54–94

Ballston Spa to Buffalo by bus, foot, and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Buffalo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–180 and the journey takes 5h 16m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rt 50 & High St to Buffalo via Schenectady and Syracuse in around 8h 1m.

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