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

The cheapest way to get from Ballston Spa to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballston Spa to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Ballston Spa and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballston Spa to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Malta, Ny and arriving at Philadelphia via Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Ballston Spa to Philadelphia?

The distance between Ballston Spa and Philadelphia is 266 miles. The road distance is 251.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballston Spa to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs $55 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Ballston Spa to Philadelphia, including transfers.

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

Ballston Spa to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Malta, Ny station.

Train or bus from Ballston Spa to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Ballston Spa to Philadelphia is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs $55 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $160 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Ballston Spa to Philadelphia bus arrive?

Ballston Spa to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany, Ny station.

Can I drive from Ballston Spa to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballston Spa to Philadelphia is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Ballston Spa to Philadelphia.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 922+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

Ballston Spa to Philadelphia - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 52m
$58–702
Drive 249.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ballston Spa to Philadelphiacar 249.7 mi
4h 59m
$46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Malta, Ny to Albany, Nybus 119
2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus
7h 55m
$57–153
Line 450 bus, line 370 bus, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the bus from Rt 50 & High St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Rt 7 & Ronald Drbus
3. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ALB - PHL
5h
$66–436
Train via Albany (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
7h 20m
$64–762
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Schenectady to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphiabus FlixBus 2602 / ...
8h 56m
$46–122
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 38m
$250–1,362
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ALB - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 32m
$72–1,078

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

42Weekly Services

6h 52mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Ballston Spa to Philadelphia.

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Distance: 264.3 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Ballston Spa, NY, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Rt 50 & High St to 30th Street Station via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center, Schenectady, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Malta, Ny to Philadelphia via Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 7h 55m.

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