There are 3 ways to get from Burlington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminalbus 7
5h 50m$32–41Drive 131.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burlington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institutecar 131.5 mi
3h 14m$24–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Burlington to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express
5h 54m$50–101
Burlington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burlington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Burlington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Burlington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Center Burlington and arriving at Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton St via State St. Station - N. Pearl St & Maiden Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Burlington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. However, there are services departing from Burlington and arriving at Schenectady via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Burlington and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 184 miles. The road distance is 132.3 miles.
The best way to get from Burlington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Burlington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, including transfers.
Burlington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, depart from Downtown Transit Center Burlington station.
Burlington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Burlington station.
The best way to get from Burlington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $30 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Burlington, VT, USA and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA?
Vermont Translines operates a bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $29–40 and the journey takes 4h 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Burlington to Schenectady once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 4h 6m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Burlington to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 844- 888-7267
- [email protected]
- Website
- vttranslines.com
Bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- https://vttranslines.com
- Book at
- https://vttranslines.com/buy-tickets-now/
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More Questions & Answers
Burlington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, arrive at Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal station.
Burlington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burlington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 132 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Burlington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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