There are 7 ways to get from Ballston Spa to Newark Airport (EWR) by train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 44m$72–140Drive 177.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ballston Spa to Newark Airport (EWR)car 177.1 mi
3h 21m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus Newark Airport Express
6h 10m$50–54Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ballston Spa to Newark-EWR177.1 mi
3h 21mLine 450 bus, line 370 bus, fly, train
- 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 Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
- Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
5h 25m$104–640Train via Albany (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 7m$70–264Bus via Albany
- Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus Newark Airport Express
6h 40m$60–130
Ballston Spa to Newark Airport (EWR) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballston Spa to Newark Airport (EWR) is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Ballston Spa to Newark Airport (EWR) is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballston Spa to Newark Airport (EWR). However, there are services departing from Rt 50 & High St and arriving at Terminal B via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center, Schenectady and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballston Spa to Newark Airport (EWR). However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Terminal B via New York Penn Station and Newark Airport Railroad Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Ballston Spa and Newark Airport (EWR) is 189 miles. The road distance is 178.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ballston Spa to Newark Airport (EWR) without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Ballston Spa to Newark Airport (EWR), including transfers.
Ballston Spa to Newark Airport (EWR) bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Schenectady station.
Ballston Spa to Newark Airport (EWR) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Ballston Spa to Newark Airport (EWR) is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $55 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Ballston Spa, NY, USA and Newark Airport (EWR), 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 Terminal B via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center, Nott Terr & State St, Schenectady, New York, NY - Midtown, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Woodside to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $4–6
- Peak
- $3–6
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- newarkairportexpress.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25
- Book at
- Coach USA
- One Way - Adult
- $25
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25
- Book at
- Coach USA
- One Way - Adult
- $25
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Rt 50 & High St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Center
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Rt 7 & Ronald Dr
- Base fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Albany to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ballston Spa to Newark-EWR
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Ballston Spa to Newark Airport (EWR) bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Midtown station.
Ballston Spa to Newark Airport (EWR) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballston Spa to Newark Airport (EWR) is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Ballston Spa to Newark Airport (EWR).
There are 2839+ hotels available in Newark Airport (EWR).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ballston Spa and Newark Airport (EWR). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















