There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Ballston Spa by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, or train
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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 450 bus
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane DCA - ALB
- Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Rt 50 & High Stbus
3h 51m$130–806Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Schenectadybus FlixBus 2687
10h 9m$67–107Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
8h 19m$102–228Drive 385.5 mi
- Drive from Washington to Ballston Spacar 385.5 mi
7h 19m$71–102Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane IAD - ALB
5h 27m$83–559Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BWI - ALB
5h 22m$93–1,151Train via Albany (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
8h 57m$101–358Bus via Albany
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
10h 25m$95–221
Washington to Ballston Spa by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Ballston Spa is to bus which costs $65 - $110 and takes 10h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Ballston Spa is to fly and line 450 bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $130 - $850.
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.
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.
The distance between Washington and Ballston Spa is 348 miles. The road distance is 387.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Ballston Spa without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Washington to Ballston Spa, including transfers.
Washington to Ballston Spa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Ballston Spa train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Ballston Spa is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs $100 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 10h 9m.
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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
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
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
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
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Ballston Spa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Washington to Ballston Spa train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Ballston Spa is 388 miles. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Washington to Ballston Spa.
There are 160+ hotels available in Ballston Spa.




