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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Ballston Spa is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Ballston Spa is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Ballston Spa?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Ballston Spa. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Rt 50 & High St via Midtown - 400 8th Ave, Albany St & Georgetta Dix Plz and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Ballston Spa?

The distance between Philadelphia and Ballston Spa is 266 miles. The road distance is 251.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Ballston Spa without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs $55 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Philadelphia to Ballston Spa, including transfers.

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

Philadelphia to Ballston Spa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to Ballston Spa?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Ballston Spa is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs $55 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $70 and takes 7h 36m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Ballston Spa bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Ballston Spa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Ballston Spa?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Ballston Spa is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Philadelphia to Ballston Spa.

Where can I stay near Ballston Spa?

There are 162+ hotels available in Ballston Spa.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Ballston Spa by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
6h 37m
$60–698
Drive 250.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Ballston Spacar 250.2 mi
4h 57m
$46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus Nyc
7h 36m
$56–67
Fly from Philadelphia International Airport, line 370 bus, line 450 bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane PHL - ALB
2. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Rt 50 & High Stbus
5h
$69–458
Train via Albany (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
7h 20m
$65–763
Bus via Albany
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0200 / ...
7h 51m
$46–132
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BWI - ALB
6h 4m
$77–1,074
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly, line 370 bus, line 450 bus
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus
5. Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Rt 50 & High Stbus
7h 13m
$235–1,268

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

42Weekly Services

6h 37mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Ballston Spa.

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Distance: 264.5 mi
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Rt 50 & High St via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Schenectady, and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Rt 50 & High St via New York Midtown, Midtown - 400 8th Ave, Schenectady, Albany St & Georgetta Dix Plz, State St & S. Church St, and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 7h 36m.

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