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How to get fromBallston Spa to Niagara Fallsby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Ballston Spa to Niagara Falls by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Niagara Falls Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    7h 34m
    $82–242

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracusebus bus Adt A264-D / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Niagara Falls USAbus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    8h 50m
    $50–86

  3. Drive  288.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ballston Spa to Niagara Fallscar car 288.7 mi
    5h 12m
    $51–74

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ALB - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls USAbus bus
    8h 25m
    $160–914

  5. Train via Canadian Border (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Canadian Bordertrain train Maple Leaf
    7h 57m
    $162–262

  6. Train via St. Catharines

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to St. Catharinestrain train VIA Rail
    10h 27m
    $96–254

Ballston Spa to Niagara Falls by bus, foot, and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Ballston Spa, NY, USA and Niagara Falls, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Niagara Falls Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $160–260 and the journey takes 5h 54m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rt 50 & High St to Niagara Falls USA via Schenectady and Syracuse Bus Station in around 8h 50m.

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