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How to get fromLos Angeles to Ballston Spaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Ballston Spa by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Albany County Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LAX - ALB
    10h 45m
    $214–869

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2d 13h
    $1,656–2,580

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    2d 23h
    $575–914

  4. Drive  2,800 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Ballston Spacar car 2,800 mi
    45h 4m
    $479–692

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Albany County Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane BUR - ALB
    11h 36m
    $253–965

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Albany County Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ONT - ALB
    11h 56m
    $299–1,139

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Albany County Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGB - ALB
    12h 39m
    $392–1,612

  8. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Albany County Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SNA - ALB
    13h 22m
    $293–1,131

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane LAX - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Schenectadybus bus
    13h 31m
    $221–565

Los Angeles to Ballston Spa by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,656Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,504.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 45m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Ballston Spa, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Rt 50 & High St via Chicago Union Station, Schenectady, and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 2d 13h.

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