There are 4 ways to get from Ballston Spa to Ludlow by train, taxi, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Rutlandtrain Ethan Allen Express
- Take the taxi from Rutland to Ludlowtaxi
3h 45m$174–262Drive 83.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ballston Spa to Ludlowcar 83.2 mi
2h 12m$16–22Bus
- Take the bus from Rt 50 & High St to State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl Stbus 540
- Take the bus from Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal to Cumberland Farmsbus 7
4h 58m$126–162Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Schenectady to Rutlandtrain Ethan Allen Express
4h 31m$178–252
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballston Spa to Ludlow is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Ballston Spa to Ludlow is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballston Spa to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Rt 50 & High St and arriving at Cumberland Farms via Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballston Spa to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Rutland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Ballston Spa and Ludlow is 96 miles. The road distance is 83.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ballston Spa to Ludlow without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 45m and costs $170 - $270.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Ballston Spa to Ludlow, including transfers.
Ballston Spa to Ludlow bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), depart from Rt 50 & High St station.
Ballston Spa to Ludlow train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Ballston Spa to Ludlow is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $120 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $260 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Ballston Spa, NY, USA and Ludlow, VT, USA?
You can take a bus from Rt 50 & High St to Ludlow via State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl St, Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal, and Cumberland Farms in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Rutland once daily. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 2h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Rutland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Schenectady to Rutland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- cdta.org
Bus from Rt 50 & High St to State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.cdta.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www.cdta.org/routes-and-schedules
- Base fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 844- 888-7267
- [email protected]
- Website
- vttranslines.com
Bus from Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal to Cumberland Farms
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Website
- https://vttranslines.com
- Book at
- https://vttranslines.com/buy-tickets-now/
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
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More Questions & Answers
Ballston Spa to Ludlow bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), arrive at State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl St.
Ballston Spa to Ludlow train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rutland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballston Spa to Ludlow is 84 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Ballston Spa to Ludlow.
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