There are 3 ways to get from Ballston Spa to Worcester by bus (Flixbus), 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 Worcester Union Stationbus FlixBus 2693
4h 47m$22–42Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Schenectady to Worcester Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 46m$56–122Drive 155.2 mi
- Drive from Ballston Spa to Worcestercar 155.2 mi
2h 50m$29–41
Ballston Spa to Worcester by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballston Spa to Worcester is to bus which costs $22 - $45 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Ballston Spa to Worcester is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballston Spa to Worcester station. However, there are services departing from Rt 50 & High St and arriving at Worcester Union Station via Albany Bus Terminal, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballston Spa to Worcester station. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Worcester Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Ballston Spa and Worcester is 165 miles. The road distance is 156.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ballston Spa to Worcester without a car is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs $22 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Ballston Spa to Worcester, including transfers.
Ballston Spa to Worcester bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), depart from Rt 50 & High St station.
Ballston Spa to Worcester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Ballston Spa to Worcester is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs $22 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Ballston Spa, NY, USA and Worcester, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Rt 50 & High St to Worcester Union Station via State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl St and Albany Bus Terminal, NY in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Worcester Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 5h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- 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 (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
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ballston Spa to Worcester bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), arrive at State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl St.
Ballston Spa to Worcester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Worcester Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballston Spa to Worcester is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Ballston Spa to Worcester.
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