There are 3 ways to get from Ballston Spa to Pittsfield by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rt 50 & High St to State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl Stbus 540
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Pittsfieldbus Greyhound US0270s
3h 7m$8–14Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Schenectady to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
3h 46m$22–46Drive 63 mi
- Drive from Ballston Spa to Pittsfieldcar 63 mi
1h 27m$12–17
Ballston Spa to Pittsfield by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballston Spa to Pittsfield is to bus which costs $7 - $14 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Ballston Spa to Pittsfield is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballston Spa to Pittsfield. However, there are services departing from Rt 50 & High St and arriving at Pittsfield via Albany Bus Terminal, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballston Spa to Pittsfield station. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Pittsfield Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Ballston Spa and Pittsfield is 68 miles. The road distance is 63.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ballston Spa to Pittsfield without a car is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs $7 - $14.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Ballston Spa to Pittsfield, including transfers.
Ballston Spa to Pittsfield bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), depart from Rt 50 & High St station.
Ballston Spa to Pittsfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Ballston Spa to Pittsfield is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs $7 - $14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22 - $50 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Ballston Spa, NY, USA and Pittsfield, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Rt 50 & High St to Pittsfield via State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl St and Albany Bus Terminal, NY in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Pittsfield Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 2h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- 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
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Ballston Spa to Pittsfield bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), arrive at State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl St.
Ballston Spa to Pittsfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballston Spa to Pittsfield is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Ballston Spa to Pittsfield.
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