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 22m.

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 31m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Ballston Lake?

The distance between Philadelphia and Ballston Lake is 260 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 31m and costs $70 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m 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 31m and costs $70 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 22m.

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 148+ 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, 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 31m
$73–708
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 22m
$51–84
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 2m
$99–659
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 9m
$72–833
Bus via Albany
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
2. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
7h 48m
$59–180
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
$110–1,164
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
7h 6m
$100–1,119

Philadelphia to Ballston Lake by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

42Weekly Services

6h 31mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 258.6 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to 872 Rt 50 via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Schenectady, and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to 872 Rt 50 via New York Midtown and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 7h 22m.

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