There are 3 ways to get from Watkins Glen to Saratoga Springs by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2691
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectadytrain Empire Service / ...
6h 40m$92–253Drive 195.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watkins Glen to Saratoga Springscar 195.9 mi
4h 16m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Seneca Harbor Park to Elmira Transit Centerbus 07
- Take the bus from Elmira to Binghamton, Nybus 947
- Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Schenectadybus 137
7h 58m$36–100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watkins Glen to Saratoga Springs is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Watkins Glen to Saratoga Springs is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Watkins Glen to Saratoga Springs. However, there are services departing from Seneca Harbor Park and arriving at Broadway & Lake Ave via Elmira, Binghamton, Ny and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Watkins Glen and Saratoga Springs is 240 miles. The road distance is 197.1 miles.
The best way to get from Watkins Glen to Saratoga Springs without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 40m and costs $90 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Watkins Glen to Saratoga Springs, including transfers.
Watkins Glen to Saratoga Springs bus services, operated by Schuyler County Transit, depart from Seneca Harbor Park station.
Watkins Glen to Saratoga Springs bus services, operated by Schuyler County Transit, arrive at Elmira Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watkins Glen to Saratoga Springs is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Watkins Glen to Saratoga Springs.
There are 138+ hotels available in Saratoga Springs.
What companies run services between Watkins Glen, NY, USA and Saratoga Springs, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Seneca Harbor Park to Broadway & Lake Ave via Elmira, Binghamton, Ny, and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 7h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–100
- Business
- $65–170
- Business Plus
- $80–180
- Economy
- $40–110
- Economy Plus
- $40–120
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 607-535-3555
- [email protected]
- Website
- Schuyler County Transit
Bus from Seneca Harbor Park to Elmira Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Schuyler County Transit
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Elmira to Binghamton, Ny
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $32–37
Bus from Binghamton, Ny to Schenectady
- Saver
- $25–75
- Flexible
- $45–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Elmira to Binghamton, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Greyhound
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