There are 4 ways to get from Saratoga Springs to Athens by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Lake Ave & Henry St to Empire State Plaza Concoursebus 540
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2h 57m$10–154Line 450 bus, train
- Take the bus from Broadway & Church St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus 450
- Take the train from Schenectady to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2h 58m$14–152Drive 61.9 mi
- Drive from Saratoga Springs to Athenscar 61.9 mi
1h 18m$12–17Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain Adirondack / ...
3h 7m$22–46
Saratoga Springs to Athens by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saratoga Springs to Athens is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Saratoga Springs to Athens is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct train from Saratoga Springs station to Athens station. However, there are services departing from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station and arriving at Hudson Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Saratoga Springs and Athens is 70 miles. The road distance is 62.3 miles.
The best way to get from Saratoga Springs to Athens without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 57m and costs $10 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Saratoga Springs to Athens, including transfers.
Saratoga Springs to Athens train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station.
Saratoga Springs to Athens train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Hudson Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saratoga Springs to Athens is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Saratoga Springs to Athens.
There are 118+ hotels available in Athens.
What companies run services between Saratoga Springs, NY, USA and Athens, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $20–45 and the journey takes 1h 59m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Hudson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–150
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $7–45
- Business
- $35–140
- Business Plus
- $50–150
- Economy
- $8–55
- Economy Plus
- $9–60
Train from Schenectady to Hudson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–150
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $12–55
- Business
- $40–140
- Business Plus
- $55–150
- Economy
- $13–60
- Economy Plus
- $15–70
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Lake Ave & Henry St to Empire State Plaza Concourse
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Broadway & Church St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Center
- Base fare
- $2
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