There are 5 ways to get from Ballston Spa to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 17m$92–222Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracusebus 254
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Buffalobus 308 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
10h 48m$56–100Drive 361.6 mi
- Drive from Ballston Spa to Eriecar 361.6 mi
6h 34m$66–96Fly to Erie International Airport
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane ALB - ERI
9h 13m$148–758Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ALB - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
10h 55m$134–806
Ballston Spa to Erie by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballston Spa to Erie is to bus which costs $55 - $100 and takes 10h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Ballston Spa to Erie is to drive which takes 6h 34m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballston Spa to Erie. However, there are services departing from Rt 50 & High St and arriving at Erie via Schenectady, Syracuse and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballston Spa to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Erie Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
The distance between Ballston Spa and Erie is 381 miles. The road distance is 363.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ballston Spa to Erie without a car is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs $90 - $230.
It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Ballston Spa to Erie, including transfers.
Ballston Spa to Erie bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Schenectady station.
Ballston Spa to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Ballston Spa to Erie is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs $90 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 10h 48m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $800 and takes 9h 13m.
What companies run services between Ballston Spa, NY, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Erie Station twice daily. Tickets cost $90–220 and the journey takes 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rt 50 & High St to Erie via Schenectady, Syracuse, and Buffalo in around 10h 48m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Albany County Airport to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Albany County Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Saver
- $25–75
- Flexible
- $50–80
Bus from Syracuse to Buffalo
- Saver
- $28–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
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Booking & Getting There
Ballston Spa to Erie bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Ballston Spa to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Erie Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballston Spa to Erie is 364 miles. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Ballston Spa to Erie.
There are 66+ hotels available in Erie.