There are 8 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ballston Spa by plane, bus, subway, train, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport, line 450 bus
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane IAD - ALB
- Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Rt 50 & High Stbus
3h 50m$84–495Drive 408.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ballston Spacar 408.1 mi
7h 38m$75–108Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane DCA - ALB
5h 45m$130–862Subway, train via Albany
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 12m$120–393Bus
- Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals to Manhattan, NYbus Vienna/Fairfax-Manhattan
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Schenectadybus FlixBus 2687
10h 32m$85–120Subway, train
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain
10h 45m$120–265Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus
12h 9m$93–260Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Ballston Spa408.1 mi
7h 38m
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ballston Spa by subway, train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ballston Spa is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ballston Spa is to fly and line 450 bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $80 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) station to Ballston Spa. However, there are services departing from Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals and arriving at Rt 50 & High St via New York Midtown and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ballston Spa. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Schenectady via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Ballston Spa is 354 miles. The road distance is 410.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ballston Spa without a car is to subway and train via Albany which takes 10h 12m and costs $120 - $400.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ballston Spa, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ballston Spa bus services, operated by Go Buses, depart from Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ballston Spa train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ballston Spa bus services, operated by Go Buses, arrive at Manhattan, NY station.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Ballston Spa, NY, USA?
You can take a subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rt 50 & High St via Tysons, Silver Line Center Platform, Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals, Manhattan, NY, New York Midtown, and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 10h 32m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1 855-888-7160
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Buses
Bus from Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals to Manhattan, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Website
- Go Buses
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from New York to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Ballston Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ballston Spa train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ballston Spa is 411 miles. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ballston Spa.
There are 132+ hotels available in Ballston Spa.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Ballston Spa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






















