What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Ballston Spa?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Ballston Spa is to bus which costs $70 - $120 and takes 10h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Ballston Spa?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Ballston Spa is to fly and line 450 bus which takes 3h 47m and costs $120 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Ballston Spa?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Ballston Spa. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Rt 50 & High St via New York Midtown and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Ballston Spa?

No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Ballston Spa. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Schenectady via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Washington to Ballston Spa?

The distance between Washington and Ballston Spa is 348 miles. The road distance is 387.7 miles.

How do I travel from Washington to Ballston Spa without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to Ballston Spa without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs $120 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Ballston Spa?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Washington to Ballston Spa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Ballston Spa bus from?

Washington to Ballston Spa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Ballston Spa train from?

Washington to Ballston Spa train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from Washington to Ballston Spa?

The best way to get from Washington to Ballston Spa is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs $120 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 10h 9m.

Where does the Washington to Ballston Spa bus arrive?

Washington to Ballston Spa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Washington to Ballston Spa train arrive?

Washington to Ballston Spa train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Washington to Ballston Spa?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Ballston Spa is 388 miles. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Washington to Ballston Spa.

Where can I stay near Ballston Spa?

There are 154+ hotels available in Ballston Spa.

Washington to Ballston Spa - 8 ways to travel via train, plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Ballston Spa by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 450 bus
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane DCA - ALB
2. Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Rt 50 & High Stbus
3h 47m
$127–759
Drive 385.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington to Ballston Spacar 385.5 mi
7h 19m
$71–102
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
8h 19m
$126–259
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Schenectadybus FlixBus 2687
10h 9m
$72–118
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BWI - ALB
5h 22m
$88–1,101
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane IAD - ALB
5h 43m
$78–469
Train via Albany (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
8h 57m
$125–384
Bus via Albany
1. Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0200 / ...
10h 25m
$77–186

Washington to Ballston Spa by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

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8h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 345.5 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Ballston Spa, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Rt 50 & High St via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Schenectady, and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Rt 50 & High St via New York Midtown and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 10h 9m.

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