There are 4 ways to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ballston Spa by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectadytrain Empire Service / ...
4h 35m$40–209Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus Adt A253 / ...
4h 49m$24–69Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Syracuse-SYR to Ballston Spa133.6 mi
2h 27mDrive 133.6 mi
- Drive from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ballston Spacar 133.6 mi
2h 27m$25–36
Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ballston Spa by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ballston Spa is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ballston Spa is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ballston Spa. However, there are services departing from Syracuse and arriving at Rt 50 & High St via Syracuse and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ballston Spa. However, there are services departing from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center and arriving at Schenectady via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Syracuse Airport (SYR) and Ballston Spa is 154 miles. The road distance is 134.4 miles.
The best way to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ballston Spa without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $40 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ballston Spa, including transfers.
Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ballston Spa bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Syracuse station.
Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ballston Spa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ballston Spa is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $40 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $70 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Syracuse Airport (SYR), USA and Ballston Spa, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectady 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 15m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Syracuse to Schenectady twice daily. Tickets cost $25–80 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–100
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $80–180
- Economy
- $40–110
- Economy Plus
- $40–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Syracuse to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Syracuse-SYR to Ballston Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ballston Spa bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Schenectady station.
Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ballston Spa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ballston Spa is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Ballston Spa.
There are 132+ hotels available in Ballston Spa.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Syracuse Airport (SYR) and Ballston Spa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















