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How to get fromBallston Spa to Grand Central Terminalby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Ballston Spa to Grand Central Terminal by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus bus Nyc / ...
    5h 7m
    $42

  2. Drive  173.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ballston Spa to Grand Central Terminalcar car 173.5 mi
    3h 21m
    $30–43

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Hudson
    5h 34m
    $42–200

  4. Line 450 bus, line 370 bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Rt 50 & High St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Rt 7 & Ronald Drbus bus
    3. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ALB - LGA
    4. Take the train from Woodside to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    5h 12m
    $98–712

  5. Bus via Albany

    1. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus bus Adt A291-D / ...
    5h 58m
    $30–114

  6. Train via Albany

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Hudson
    5h 58m
    $46–330

Ballston Spa to Grand Central Terminal by bus, foot, and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Ballston Spa, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?

Fox Bus operates a bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtown every 3 hours. Tickets cost $38 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rt 50 & High St to Grand Central Terminal via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center, Schenectady, Croton-Harmon, and Grand Central Terminal in around 5h 34m.

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