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There are 10 intercity coaches per day from New York to Saratoga Springs. Traveling by coach from New York to Saratoga Springs usually takes around 4 hours and 28 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 3 hours and 24 minutes.
| Distance | 164 mi (264 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 24m |
| Cheapest price | US$35.10 |
| Trips per day | 7 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Coach lines | 2 |
Overall score for coaches from New York to Saratoga Springs
(Based on 9 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Polite bus driver, smooth drive. Cons: Could not find my departure gate at Port Authority - it wasn’t on the directory or the ticket or the gate itself - so navigating was confusing and I had to ask a few staff members.
5.0
Pros: Everything was more or less on time. Cons: Nothing really.
4.0
Pros: Was on time. Cons: On my trip a person sat in the restroom the whole time. Tips: Arrive on time.
4.0
Pros: Arrived on-time. Cons: Dropped off at wrong location; poor communication.
US$43.80 is the average price of a bus ticket from New York to Saratoga Springs. Any tickets cheaper than US$43.80 can be considered a great deal. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
Over the next four weeks, the average ticket price of a bus from New York to Saratoga Springs is expected to range from US$43 to US$50. If you are looking to travel to Saratoga Springs within the next week, you can find bus tickets starting from US$43. The cheapest bus tickets in the next month are US$43 and can be found on 24 April 2024.
The lowest bus ticket prices on this route can usually be found in June. That’s when the average price of a bus ticket is expected to be just US$49 – the lowest of the year.
Alternatively, if you plan to travel from New York to Saratoga Springs in November, expect to spend more on your bus trip, as the average ticket price may surge to US$66 at that time of year. However, if you book your trip ahead of time, you can still score a ticket at a lower price.
Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. The best way to find cheap coach tickets is to book at least 27 days in advance. By doing so, you can expect to save US$17.54 on your coach ticket compared to booking at the last minute.
There are two bus lines that have daily service from New York to Saratoga Springs that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 6 scheduled trips per day.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Trailways | 5 | 4h 31m | US$47.84 |
| Greyhound | 6 | 4h 28m | US$48.22 |
Adirondack Trailways connects areas in New York such as the Adirondacks and Hudson Valley with New York City, serving a total of 94 cities. Some of its top routes include those going to Albany, Ithaca, and Syracuse. Onboard, Adirondack Trailways vehicles have Wi-Fi for internet connectivity on the move and additional amenities, including power outlets, restrooms, air conditioning, overhead lighting, and reclinable seats with footrests.
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 6 bus trips from New York to Saratoga Springs every day, with the average journey taking around 4 hours and 28 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Saratoga Springs usually start from US$40.
The coach takes an average of 4 hours and 28 minutes to cover the 164 miles from New York to Saratoga Springs. However, the fastest coach only takes 3 hours and 24 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when coaches are busiest, as many travelers take the coach to enjoy the weekend in Saratoga Springs. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 21:00. To see the times for all coaches from New York to Saratoga Springs, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 10 scheduled coaches that travel from New York to Saratoga Springs every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 7 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from New York to Saratoga Springs; ticket prices start at US$47.00.
New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world for a reason – it offers numerous opportunities for a great time to visitors of all ages and interests. For the culturally inclined travelers, the city boasts a unique collection of world-famous museums, as well as the chance to see the best plays and musicals that Broadway has to offer, or check out the latest production at the Metropolitan Opera. If sightseeing is your cardio, NYC is the place to be – just by walking around town, you can visit such iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Times Square. Or hop on a ferry to Ellis Island to meet the Statue of Liberty up-close and personal.
NYC’s five boroughs feature more than 1,700 parks, including the gorgeous Central Park, making it one of the best cities for outdoor activities in the country. As for the nightlife, there’s no argument that New York City is the biggest party hub in the U.S.
With three major bus and train stations in Manhattan alone – Port Authority, Grand Central & Penn Station – and three nearby airports, NYC is one of the predominant travel hubs in the world. If you are ever looking to get out of town, NYC is centrally connected throughout the state and region, you can easily hop on a train to Albany to go explore upstate New York.
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Saratoga Springs is a small city in New York with a big reputation for horse racing. The city is home to both the Saratoga Race Course and the National Museum of Horse Racing. Wealthy visitors built opulent Victorian homes in Saratoga to stay during the summers, gamble on horse races, and seek health from the area's natural mineral water springs. To this day, you can visit mineral baths, pools, and fountains in Saratoga Spa State Park to soak for a while or taste the unique naturally-carbonated water.
The buzzing hub of the city is Broadway, where you can find restaurants serving every type of cuisine, quirky shops, cafés, and bookstores. Talk a walk through nearby Congress Park and discover more mineral water fountains, a vintage carousel, and the Saratoga Springs History Museum.
Amtrak's Adirondack line operates a daily service to Saratoga Springs on its route from Montreal to New York City, and so does the Ethan Allen line from Vermont. Saratoga Springs is a stop for Greyhound buses heading towards Albany or Montreal, plus many local bus services to nearby cities and towns. The closest airport is the Albany International Airport, about 40 minutes away.
Coaches to Saratoga Springs leave from 3 stations in New York.
Port Authority - 625 8th Ave
Port Authority Bus Station
7-11 - Jd Foods
All coaches from New York arrive at one main station in Saratoga Springs.
26 Station Ln
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