There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to Ballston Spa by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ORF - ALB
6h$441–786Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadwaybus Hampton
- Take the bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
13h 38m$57–141Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
13h 49m$199–406Drive 509.9 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Ballston Spacar 509.9 mi
10h 11m$94–135Train via Albany (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
14h 27m$198–531Bus via Virginia Beach (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Schenectadybus FlixBus 2687
17h 48m$105–179
Norfolk to Ballston Spa by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Ballston Spa is to bus which costs $55 - $150 and takes 13h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Ballston Spa is to fly which takes 6h and costs $440 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Ballston Spa. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Rt 50 & High St via Norfolk , New York, NY - Chinatown, Albany St & Georgetta Dix Plz and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Ballston Spa. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.
The distance between Norfolk and Ballston Spa is 461 miles. The road distance is 512.9 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Ballston Spa without a car is to bus which takes 13h 38m and costs $55 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Norfolk to Ballston Spa, including transfers.
Norfolk to Ballston Spa bus services, operated by Hi Bus, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Ballston Spa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Ballston Spa is to fly which takes 6h and costs $440 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $150 and takes 13h 38m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $410 and takes 13h 49m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Ballston Spa, NY, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Rt 50 & High St via Virginia Beach & Poplar Hall, Norfolk , New York, NY - Chinatown, Schenectady, Albany St & Georgetta Dix Plz, State St & S. Church St, and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 13h 38m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Norfolk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–300
- 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
- +1 212 625 8882
- [email protected]
- Website
- hibusny.com
Bus from Norfolk to New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Schedules at
- hibusny.com
- Adult
- $30–100
- Website
- gotobus.com
Bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–26
- Website
- https://www.gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/
- [email protected]
- Website
- capitalbustour.com
Bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- https://www.capitalbustour.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk to Ballston Spa bus services, operated by Hi Bus, arrive at New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway station.
Norfolk to Ballston Spa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Ballston Spa is 513 miles. It takes approximately 10h 11m to drive from Norfolk to Ballston Spa.
There are 124+ hotels available in Ballston Spa.




