There are 4 ways to get from Ballston Spa to Rhode Island by bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, 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 Rt 50 & High St to State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl Stbus 540
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus
6h 42m$36–56Drive 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 35m$78–752Bus, train
- 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 Framinghambus
- Take the train from Ruggles to Providencetrain
9h 33m$40–78
Ballston Spa to Rhode Island by bus and foot
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 Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Worcester Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
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 35m.
The distance between Ballston Spa and Rhode Island is 204 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 6h 42m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Ballston Spa to Rhode Island, including transfers.
Ballston Spa to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), depart from Rt 50 & High St 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 6h 42m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $750 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Ballston Spa, NY, USA and Rhode Island, USA?
You can take a bus from Rt 50 & High St to Providence via State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl St, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, and Worcester Union Station in around 6h 42m. 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.com
Train from Schenectady to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Ruggles to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- 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
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Framingham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Ballston Spa to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), arrive at State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl St.
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 193+ hotels available in Rhode Island.

















