There are 6 ways to get from Montauk to Ballston Spa by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Montauk to New York Penn Stationtrain Montauk Branch
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
8h 8m$80–177Drive 280.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Montauk to Ballston Spacar 280.3 mi
5h 42m$52–74Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Montauk to 3rd Avenue & East 61st Streetbus Montauk-Westbound / ...
- Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
8h 41m$64–105Train, fly
- Take the train from Montauk to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
8h 6m$99–568Train via Albany
- Take the train from Montauk to New York Penn Stationtrain Montauk Branch
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
8h 46m$79–302Bus
- Take the bus from Montauk Village to Hudson Yardsbus Westbound
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Schenectadybus FlixBus 2687
8h 51m$63–107
Montauk to Ballston Spa by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montauk to Ballston Spa is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Montauk to Ballston Spa is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Montauk to Ballston Spa. However, there are services departing from Montauk and arriving at Rt 50 & High St via New York, NY - Midtown, Albany St & Georgetta Dix Plz and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Montauk to Ballston Spa. However, there are services departing from Montauk and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Montauk and Ballston Spa is 293 miles. The road distance is 282 miles.
The best way to get from Montauk to Ballston Spa without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs $75 - $180.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Montauk to Ballston Spa, including transfers.
Montauk to Ballston Spa bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from Montauk station.
Montauk to Ballston Spa train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Montauk station.
The best way to get from Montauk to Ballston Spa is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs $75 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 8h 41m.
What companies run services between Montauk, NY, USA and Ballston Spa, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Montauk to Rt 50 & High St via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Schenectady, and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montauk to Rt 50 & High St via 3rd Avenue & East 61st Street, Lexington Avenue/59th Street, 34 St-Herald Sq, New York, NY - Midtown, Schenectady, Albany St & Georgetta Dix Plz, State St & S. Church St, and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 8h 41m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–500
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Montauk to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $27–40
- Peak
- $50–65
Train from Montauk to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $25–35
- Peak
- $45–60
Train from Montauk to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $27–40
- Peak
- $50–65
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
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- hamptonjitney.com
Bus from Montauk to 3rd Avenue & East 61st Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/hjmobile/
- Schedules at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/schedules.php
- Book at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/tripfinder.php
- Onboard
- $40–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $35–45
- Website
- gotobus.com
Bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–26
- Website
- https://www.gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/
- Phone
- +1 631-537-5800
- [email protected]
- Website
- hamptonluxuryliner.com
Bus from Montauk Village to Hudson Yards
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.hamptonluxuryliner.com
- Adult
- $30–60
- 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
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Montauk to Ballston Spa bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at 3rd Avenue & East 61st Street station.
Montauk to Ballston Spa train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montauk to Ballston Spa is 282 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Montauk to Ballston Spa.
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