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How to get fromNew York to Ballston Spaby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain train Ethan Allen Express / ...
    4h 18m
    $90–137

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Schenectadybus bus FlixBus 2687
    4h 23m
    $28–41

  3. Drive  174.1 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Ballston Spacar car 174.1 mi
    3h 24m
    $32–46

  4. Line 4 subway, bus, fly, line 370 bus, line 450 bus

    1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGA - ALB
    4. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Rt 50 & High Stbus bus
    5h 26m
    $102–717

  5. Bus via Schenectady

    1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus bus Nyc / ...
    4h 23m
    $42

  6. Train via Albany (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 1m
    $84–262

New York to Ballston Spa by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between New York, 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 $85–140 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Schenectady 5 times a week. Tickets cost $26–40 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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