Saratoga Springs sits at exits 13–15 of Interstate 87 (the Adirondack Northway), about 35 miles north of Albany. Driving from New York City takes around three hours; from Boston, about three and a half hours.
Amtrak's Adirondack and Empire Service trains stop at Saratoga Springs station on their runs between New York Penn Station and Montreal/Niagara Falls. The ride from Penn Station takes about 3.5 hours and arrives at a station a 10-minute walk from downtown Broadway. A daily service makes this a realistic option for a weekend trip from the city.
Albany International Airport, 30 miles south, is the nearest airport with meaningful service.