There are 7 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Ballston Spa by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Albany County Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ORF - ALB
7h 57m$401–786Bus via Norfolk
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadwaybus Hampton
- Take the bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
14h 23m$71–144Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
16h 18m$156–356Drive 510.8 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Ballston Spacar 510.8 mi
10h 14m$94–135Fly to Bradley International Airport, bus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane ORF - BDL
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Schenectadybus
9h 32m$146–669Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Schenectadybus FlixBus 2687
15h 13m$100–151Train via Albany (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
16h 25m$155–486
Virginia Beach to Ballston Spa by bus, tram, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Ballston Spa is to bus via Norfolk which costs $70 - $150 and takes 14h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Ballston Spa is to fly which takes 7h 57m and costs $400 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Ballston Spa. However, there are services departing from Parks & 19Th and arriving at Rt 50 & High St via Norfolk , New York, NY - Chinatown, Albany St & Georgetta Dix Plz and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to Ballston Spa. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Schenectady via Norfolk and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 18m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Ballston Spa is 473 miles. The road distance is 513.8 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Ballston Spa without a car is to bus via Norfolk which takes 14h 23m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Virginia Beach to Ballston Spa, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Ballston Spa bus services, operated by Hi Bus, depart from Norfolk station.
Virginia Beach to Ballston Spa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Ballston Spa is to fly which takes 7h 57m and costs $400 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Norfolk , which costs $70 - $150 and takes 14h 23m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $360 and takes 16h 18m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Ballston Spa, NY, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parks & 19Th to Rt 50 & High St via Virginia Beach & Burling, Norfolk , New York, NY - Chinatown, Schenectady, Albany St & Georgetta Dix Plz, State St & S. Church St, and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 14h 23m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Albany County Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Bradley International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 212 625 8882
- [email protected]
- Website
- hibusny.com
Bus from Norfolk to New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Schedules at
- hibusny.com
- Adult
- $30–100
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Booking & Getting There
Virginia Beach to Ballston Spa bus services, operated by Hi Bus, arrive at New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway station.
Virginia Beach to Ballston Spa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Ballston Spa is 514 miles. It takes approximately 10h 14m to drive from Virginia Beach to Ballston Spa.
There are 156+ hotels available in Ballston Spa.