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How to get fromBallston Spa to New Jerseyby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Ballston Spa to New Jersey by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 32m
    $54–662

  2. Drive 173.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ballston Spa to Newarkcar car 173.1 mi
    3h 13m
    $32–46

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2687
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus N2605 / ...
    6h 14m
    $38–62

  4. Line 450 bus, line 370 bus, fly to Laguardia Airport, 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 New York Penn Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    5h 9m
    $86–622

  5. Train via Penn Station

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to New York Penn Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    5h 35m
    $44–202

  6. Train via Albany (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 55m
    $52–786

  7. Line 450 bus, line 370 bus, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, 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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ALB - PHL
    4. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain train
    5h 44m
    $104–630

Ballston Spa to New Jersey by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rt 50 & High St to Newark Penn Station via Schenectady and New York Midtown in around 6h 14m.

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