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How to get fromVirginia Beach to Ballston Spaby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Ballston Spa by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ORF - ALB
    7h 38m
    $441–786

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadwaybus bus Hampton
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Schenectadybus bus Nyc / ...
    14h 23m
    $57–141

  3. Bus via Philadelphia (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Schenectadybus bus
    14h 4m
    $96–159

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain train Ethan Allen Express / ...
    16h 19m
    $196–416

  5. Drive 510.8 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Ballston Spacar car 510.8 mi
    10h 14m
    $94–135

  6. Train via Albany (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    16h 26m
    $195–541

Virginia Beach to Ballston Spa by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration14h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 470.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Ballston Spa, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Rt 50 & High St via Philadelphia Bus Station, New York Midtown, and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 14h 4m.

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