There are 4 ways to get from Ballston Spa to Rhode Island by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Albany to Providencebus Bz 1412
8h 20m$40–70Drive 187.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ballston Spa to Providencecar 187.9 mi
3h 23m$35–50Train
- Take the train from Schenectady to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
8h 38m$64–732Bus, train
- Take the bus from Schenectady to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270
- Take the train from Ruggles to Providencetrain Providence/Stoughton Line
8h 43m$38–66
Ballston Spa to Rhode Island by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballston Spa to Rhode Island is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Ballston Spa to Rhode Island is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballston Spa to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Rt 50 & High St and arriving at Providence via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center, Albany and Providence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballston Spa to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Ballston Spa and Rhode Island is 217 miles. The road distance is 189 miles.
The best way to get from Ballston Spa to Rhode Island without a car is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Ballston Spa to Rhode Island, including transfers.
Ballston Spa to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Albany station.
Ballston Spa to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Ballston Spa to Rhode Island is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $750 and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Ballston Spa, NY, USA and Rhode Island, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Albany to Providence 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rt 50 & High St to Providence via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center, Schenectady, and Boston in around 8h 38m.
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
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Albany to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Ballston Spa to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Providence station.
Ballston Spa to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballston Spa to Rhode Island is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Ballston Spa to Rhode Island.
There are 219+ hotels available in Rhode Island.







