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How to get fromLong Island to Ballston Spaby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Long Island to Ballston Spa by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train via Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain train Ethan Allen Express / ...
    5h 40m
    $45–100

  2. Bus via 7 Av/ W 36 St (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Schenectadybus bus FlixBus 2687
    6h 7m
    $30–49

  3. Drive  181 mi

    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Ballston Spacar car 181 mi
    3h 36m
    $33–48

  4. Fly, line 450 bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGA - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Rt 50 & High Stbus bus
    3h 39m
    $87–600

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Schenectadytrain train VIA Rail
    5h 44m
    $45–195

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Schenectadybus bus Nyc / ...
    6h 13m
    $42–45

Long Island to Ballston Spa by subway, train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, 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 $40–95 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Schenectady 6 times a week. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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