There are 6 ways to get from Ballston Spa to Lancaster by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
11h 2m$106–232Drive 282.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ballston Spa to Lancastercar 282.6 mi
6h 7m$52–75Bus, train
- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
11h 7m$80–150Line 450 bus, line 370 bus, fly, train, line 18 bus
- Take the bus from Rt 50 & High St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus
- Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Rt 7 & Ronald Drbus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ALB - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus
9h 22mTrain via Albany (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
11h 25m$106–356Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2687
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
12h 59m$62–118
Ballston Spa to Lancaster by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballston Spa to Lancaster is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Ballston Spa to Lancaster is to drive which takes 6h 7m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballston Spa to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Rt 50 & High St and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via Schenectady, New York Midtown and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballston Spa to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
The distance between Ballston Spa and Lancaster is 374 miles. The road distance is 284.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ballston Spa to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 11h 2m and costs $100 - $240.
It takes approximately 11h 2m to get from Ballston Spa to Lancaster, including transfers.
Ballston Spa to Lancaster bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Schenectady station.
Ballston Spa to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Ballston Spa to Lancaster is to train which takes 11h 2m and costs $100 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 12h 59m.
What companies run services between Ballston Spa, NY, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Rt 50 & High St to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center, Schenectady, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 11h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rt 50 & High St to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Schenectady, New York Midtown, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 12h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- gotobus.com
Bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–26
- Website
- https://www.gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- cdta.org
Bus from Rt 50 & High St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Center
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.cdta.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www.cdta.org/routes-and-schedules
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Rt 7 & Ronald Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.cdta.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www.cdta.org/routes-and-schedules
- Base fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 717-397-4246
- Website
- redrosetransit.com
Bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.redrosetransit.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Schenectady to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ballston Spa to Lancaster bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Ballston Spa to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballston Spa to Lancaster is 284 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Ballston Spa to Lancaster.
There are 250+ hotels available in Lancaster.











