What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Ballston Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Ballston Lake is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Ballston Lake?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Ballston Lake is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Ballston Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Ballston Lake. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at 872 Rt 50 via New York Midtown and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Ballston Lake?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Ballston Lake. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Ballston Lake?

The distance between Philadelphia and Ballston Lake is 262 miles. The road distance is 245.8 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Ballston Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Ballston Lake without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $110 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Ballston Lake?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Philadelphia to Ballston Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Ballston Lake bus from?

Philadelphia to Ballston Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Ballston Lake train from?

Philadelphia to Ballston Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Ballston Lake?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Ballston Lake is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $110 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Ballston Lake bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Ballston Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Ballston Lake train arrive?

Philadelphia to Ballston Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Ballston Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Ballston Lake is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Philadelphia to Ballston Lake.

Where can I stay near Ballston Lake?

There are 183+ hotels available in Ballston Lake.

Philadelphia to Ballston Lake - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Ballston Lake by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
6h 35m
$118–750
Drive 244.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Ballston Lakecar 244.4 mi
4h 51m
$45–65
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Schenectadybus FlixBus 2687
7h 26m
$60–87
Fly from Philadelphia International Airport, line 370 bus, line 450 bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
2. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to 872 Rt 50bus
5h 14m
$114–722
Train via Albany (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
7h 13m
$112–870
Bus via Albany
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0200 / ...
8h 2m
$68–153
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BWI - ALB
6h 17m
$135–1,276
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly, line 370 bus, line 450 bus
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus
5. Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to 872 Rt 50bus
7h 15m
$135–1,331

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB) flights

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2h 2mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Ballston Lake.

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Distance: 260.6 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Ballston Lake, NY, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Ballston Lake via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Schenectady, Gateway Plaza Mobility Center, and 872 Rt 50 in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Ballston Lake via New York Midtown, Gateway Plaza Mobility Center, and 872 Rt 50 in around 7h 26m.

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