There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Ballston Lake by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus Greyhound US0270
4h 57m$32–58Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Schenectadytrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 35m$74–145Drive 188.7 mi
- Drive from Boston to Ballston Lakecar 188.7 mi
3h 27m$35–50Fly
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BOS - ALB
5h 51m$81–462Bus via Albany (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Boston to Albanybus FlixBus 2691
6h 23m$34–51
Boston to Ballston Lake by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Ballston Lake is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Ballston Lake is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Ballston Lake. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at 872 Rt 50 via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Ballston Lake. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Schenectady via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Boston and Ballston Lake is 201 miles. The road distance is 189.8 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Ballston Lake without a car is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Boston to Ballston Lake, including transfers.
Boston to Ballston Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Ballston Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Ballston Lake is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 7h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $470 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Ballston Lake, NY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 6h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- 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 Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Ballston Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Schenectady station.
Boston to Ballston Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Ballston Lake is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Boston to Ballston Lake.
There are 181+ hotels available in Ballston Lake.