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

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Ballston Spa is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newark to Ballston Spa is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Ballston Spa?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Ballston Spa. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Rt 50 & High St via Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Newark to Ballston Spa?

The distance between Newark and Ballston Spa is 228 miles. The road distance is 172.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newark to Ballston Spa without a car is to bus and line 905 bus which takes 5h 21m and costs $35 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Newark to Ballston Spa, including transfers.

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

Newark to Ballston Spa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from Newark to Ballston Spa?

The best way to get from Newark to Ballston Spa is to bus and line 905 bus which takes 5h 21m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $700 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Newark to Ballston Spa bus arrive?

Newark to Ballston Spa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.

Can I drive from Newark to Ballston Spa?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Ballston Spa is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Newark to Ballston Spa.

Where can I stay near Ballston Spa?

There are 146+ hotels available in Ballston Spa.

Newark to Ballston Spa - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 905 bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Newark to Ballston Spa by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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

Bus, line 905 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYGreyhound US0236
2. Take the bus from Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza to Gateway Plaza Mobility Center905
5h 21m
$36–68
Drive 171.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark to Ballston Spa171.4 mi
3h 15m
$32–46
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express / ...
5h 30m
$57–661
Train, fly, line 370 bus, line 450 bus
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Street
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)LGA - ALB
4. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Gateway Plaza Mobility Center
5. Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Rt 50 & High St
6h 11m
$242–632
Train via Penn Station
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to SchenectadyVIA Rail
5h 44m
$32–102
Train via Albany (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
6h 13m
$57–716

Newark to Ballston Spa by bus

7Weekly Buses

5h 21mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 227.1 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Rt 50 & High St via Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza, and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 3h 9m.

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