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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Ballston Spaby train, bus, car, plane or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Ballston Spa by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to SchenectadytrainVIA Rail
    4h 43m
    $29–90
  2. Bus, line 905 bus

    1. Take the bus from New York to AlbanybusAdt 278 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus905
    5h 7m
    $31–104
  3. Drive 172.9 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Ballston Spacar172.9 mi
    3h 19m
    $32–46
  4. Train, fly, line 370 bus, line 450 bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeLGA - ALB
    3. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus
    4. Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Rt 50 & High Stbus
    5h 6m
    $241–623
  5. Train via Albany (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationtrainEmpire Service / ...
    5h 19m
    $55–176
  6. Train via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Croton-HarmontrainHudson
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to SchenectadytrainEthan Allen Express / ...
    5h 40m
    $36–119

Grand Central Terminal to Ballston Spa by foot and bus

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Ballston Spa, NY, USA?

VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $28–90 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Rt 50 & High St via New York, Albany, Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza, and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 5h 7m.

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