There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Ballston Spa by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Rochester to Schenectadytrain Empire Service / ...
4h 51m$59–207Bus via Syracuse
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus Adt A253 / ...
6h 29m$36–68Drive 213.3 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Ballston Spacar 213.3 mi
3h 50m$39–57Fly
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ROC - ALB
6h 17m$483–1,126Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0171
7h 10m$40–71
Rochester to Ballston Spa by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Ballston Spa is to bus via Syracuse which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Ballston Spa is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Ballston Spa. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Rt 50 & High St via Syracuse and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Ballston Spa. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Schenectady via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Rochester and Ballston Spa is 228 miles. The road distance is 214.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Ballston Spa without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $55 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Rochester to Ballston Spa, including transfers.
Rochester to Ballston Spa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Ballston Spa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Ballston Spa is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $55 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus via Syracuse, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 29m, you could also fly, which costs $480 - $1,200 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Ballston Spa, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Schenectady 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 41m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Rt 50 & High St via Syracuse and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 6h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $350–2,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Rochester to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–210
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $55–140
- Business
- $90–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $60–150
- Economy Plus
- $70–160
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Syracuse to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Syracuse to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $25–75
- Flexible
- $45–80
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Ballston Spa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.
Rochester to Ballston Spa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Ballston Spa is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Rochester to Ballston Spa.
There are 124+ hotels available in Ballston Spa.