There are 4 ways to get from Ballston Spa to Providence by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Bus via Springfield
best- Take the bus from Schenectady to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0270
- Take the bus from Springfield to Providencebus Bz 1412
7h 12m$34–68Train
- Take the train from Schenectady to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
8h 35m$68–742Drive 187.9 mi
- Drive from Ballston Spa to Providencecar 187.9 mi
3h 23m$35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Albany to Providencebus Bz 1412
7h 29m$40–86
Ballston Spa to Providence by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballston Spa to Providence is to bus via Springfield which costs $30 - $70 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Ballston Spa to Providence is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballston Spa to Providence. However, there are services departing from Rt 50 & High St and arriving at Providence via Schenectady and Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballston Spa to Providence. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Ballston Spa and Providence is 206 miles. The road distance is 189 miles.
The best way to get from Ballston Spa to Providence without a car is to bus via Springfield which takes 7h 12m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Ballston Spa to Providence, including transfers.
Ballston Spa to Providence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Schenectady station.
Ballston Spa to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Ballston Spa to Providence is to bus via Springfield which takes 7h 12m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $750 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Ballston Spa, NY, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
You can take a bus from Rt 50 & High St to Providence via Schenectady, Springfield Union Station, and Springfield in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rt 50 & High St to Providence via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center, Schenectady, and Boston in around 8h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Schenectady to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Schenectady to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Springfield to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Albany to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Ballston Spa to Providence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Ballston Spa to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballston Spa to Providence is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Ballston Spa to Providence.
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