Saratoga County Transportation Options
An important consideration when moving to any community is the availability and convenience of local public, private and mass transit options. Saratoga County's prime location close to the larger cities of Schenectady and Albany make Saratoga Springs, Ballston Spa and Malta centrally located and easily accessible. Here, we'll focus on Malta and its transportation options, but all of the services listed are extremely close to the other towns of Saratoga County.
Saratoga County by Car
Saratoga County's main artery is Interstate 87, which runs north/south. Malta sits just east of Interstate 87 at exits 11, 12, and 13, approximately 22 miles north of I-87's intersection with Interstate 90. Malta's main road is NY Route 9, which runs north/south parallel to the interstate. Ballston Spa lies just west of I-87 at exits 12 and 13. Saratoga Springs sits just west of I-87 at exits 13, 14, and 15.
Malta by Bus
Saratoga County by Train
The nearest Amtrak stations are located in Saratoga Springs and Schenectady.
Malta by Air
◦ Albany International Airport (ALB) - The Albany International airport is located approximately 20 miles south of Malta in Albany, NY, and serves the following airlines:
▪ Air Canada
▪ Cape Air
▪ Delta Airlines
▪ Southwest Airlines
▪ United Airlines
▪ US Airways.
◦ Schenectady County Airport (SCH) in Glenville, NY, which is 17 miles from Malta
◦ Floyd Bennet Memorial Airport (GFL) in Glens Falls, NY, which is 33 miles from Malta
◦ The Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) in Rutland, VT is 82 miles from Malta.
Buying a home in Saratoga County enables you to take advantage of a number of easy-to-use transportation options for trips to Albany, New York City, and beyond. To learn more about the different transportation options available to you as a Saratoga County resident, visit each of the linked information pages.