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How to get fromBoston University to Rensselaer Polytechnic Instituteby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston University to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0270 / ...
    5h 59m
    $34–69

  2. Drive 168.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston University to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institutecar car 168.6 mi
    3h 8m
    $31–45

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    7h 52m
    $66–138

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Congress Station - 4th St & Congress Stbus bus 182
    7h 31m
    $31–55

Boston University to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by foot, bus, and train

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY 3 times a day. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 13m.

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