There are 6 ways to get from Jamaica to Ballston Spa by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, bus, plane, 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.
Train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
5h 38m$57–121Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Schenectadybus FlixBus 2687
5h 43m$34–61Drive 181.4 mi
- Drive from Jamaica to Ballston Spacar 181.4 mi
3h 30m$34–48Subway, bus, fly, line 370 bus, line 450 bus
- Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 63 Dr-Rego Parksubway
- Take the bus from Junction Blvd/Queens Blvd to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
- Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus
- Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Rt 50 & High Stbus
5h 32m$77–517Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Schenectadytrain VIA Rail
5h 45m$47–201Train via Albany (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 16m$56–246
Jamaica to Ballston Spa by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jamaica to Ballston Spa is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Jamaica to Ballston Spa is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Jamaica to Ballston Spa. However, there are services departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Rt 50 & High St via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Jamaica to Ballston Spa. However, there are services departing from Jamaica and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Jamaica and Ballston Spa is 187 miles. The road distance is 182.4 miles.
The best way to get from Jamaica to Ballston Spa without a car is to train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station which takes 5h 38m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Jamaica to Ballston Spa, including transfers.
Jamaica to Ballston Spa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
Jamaica to Ballston Spa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Jamaica to Ballston Spa is to train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station which takes 5h 38m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Jamaica, NY, USA and Ballston Spa, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Schenectady 6 times a week. Tickets cost $27–50 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 63 Dr-Rego Park
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from New York Penn Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $40–120
- Business
- $75–180
- Business Plus
- $85–190
- Economy
- $45–120
- Economy Plus
- $50–130
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Junction Blvd/Queens Blvd to Laguardia Rd/94 St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- cdta.org
Bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Gateway Plaza Mobility Center
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.cdta.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www.cdta.org/routes-and-schedules
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Rt 50 & High St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.cdta.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www.cdta.org/routes-and-schedules
- Base fare
- $2
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More Questions & Answers
Jamaica to Ballston Spa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Schenectady station.
Jamaica to Ballston Spa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jamaica to Ballston Spa is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Jamaica to Ballston Spa.
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