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How to get fromNiagara Falls to Ballston Spaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain train Empire Service / ...
    6h 39m
    $84–239

  2. Bus via Syracuse

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus bus Adt A253 / ...
    9h 3m
    $49–94

  3. Drive 288.9 mi

    1. Drive from Niagara Falls to Ballston Spacar car 288.9 mi
    5h 11m
    $53–77

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane BUF - ALB
    7h 38m
    $135–733

  5. Train via Canadian Border (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Canadian Border to Schenectadytrain train Maple Leaf
    8h 12m
    $101–201

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0171
    10h 37m
    $51–96

Niagara Falls to Ballston Spa by train, foot, and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Niagara Falls, NY, USA and Ballston Spa, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Schenectady 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 5h 29m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pine Avenue & Main Street to Rt 50 & High St via Ellicott Street & MTC Static, Buffalo, Syracuse, and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 9h 3m.

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