There are 4 ways to get from Ballston Spa to Watertown by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Watertownbus Adt A113 / ...
6h 8m$66–240Drive 145.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ballston Spa to Watertowncar 145.6 mi
3h 30m$27–39Bus via Syracuse
- Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracusebus Adt A264 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Watertownbus Adt A113 / ...
6h 19m$50–100Bus
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Watertownbus Adt A112
8h 7m$55–221
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballston Spa to Watertown is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Ballston Spa to Watertown is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballston Spa to Watertown. However, there are services departing from Rt 50 & High St and arriving at Watertown via Schenectady and Syracuse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Ballston Spa and Watertown is 219 miles. The road distance is 146.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ballston Spa to Watertown without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 8m and costs $65 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Ballston Spa to Watertown, including transfers.
Ballston Spa to Watertown bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Schenectady station.
Ballston Spa to Watertown bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballston Spa to Watertown is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Ballston Spa to Watertown.
There are 21+ hotels available in Watertown.
What companies run services between Ballston Spa, NY, USA and Watertown, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Rt 50 & High St to Watertown via Schenectady, Syracuse, and Watertown in around 6h 19m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–100
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $80–180
- Economy
- $40–110
- Economy Plus
- $40–120
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Syracuse to Watertown
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–42
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Saver
- $25–75
- Flexible
- $50–80
Bus from Syracuse to Watertown
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–42
Bus from Saratoga Springs to Watertown
- Saver
- $40–170
- Flexible
- $80–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Schenectady to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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