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How to get fromBallston Spa to Poughkeepsieby bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballston Spa to Poughkeepsie by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rt 50 & High St to Empire State Plaza Concoursebus bus 540
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    3h 22m
    $20–88
  2. Drive 100.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ballston Spa to Poughkeepsiecar car 100.2 mi
    2h 8m
    $19–27
  3. Line 450 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rt 50 & High St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus bus 450
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    3h 29m
    $22–86
  4. Line 450 bus, train via Albany

    1. Take the bus from Rt 50 & High St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus bus 450
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    4h 2m
    $28–166

Ballston Spa to Poughkeepsie by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration3h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Ballston Spa to Poughkeepsie. However, you can take the bus to Empire State Plaza Concourse, walk to Madison Ave & S. Swan St, take the line 114 bus to East St & Herrick St, walk to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, then take the train to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rt 50 & High St to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center and Schenectady in around 3h 29m.

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