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How to get fromBallston Spa to Nyackby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballston Spa to Nyack by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 4m
    $40–198

  2. Drive 154.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ballston Spa to Nyackcar car 154.7 mi
    2h 52m
    $29–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rt 50 & High St to State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl Stbus bus 540
    2. Take the bus from Albany, Ny to White Plains, Nybus bus 411 / ...
    6h 1m
    $30–94

  4. Line 450 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Rt 50 & High St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus bus 450
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Tarrytowntrain train
    5. Take the bus from Tarrytown to Artopee Way & Franklin St.bus bus H07
    5h 28m
    $42–328

  5. Train via Poughkeepsie

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Tarrytowntrain train Hudson
    5h 55m
    $40–200

Ballston Spa to Nyack by bus, foot, and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 29m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rt 50 & High St to Artopee Way & Franklin St. via State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl St, Albany, Ny, and Hamilton Ave. & Ferris Ave. White Plain Train in around 6h 1m.

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