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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Rensselaerby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Rensselaer by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2h 56m
    $45–95

  2. Bus via New York, NY

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaerbus bus Nyc
    3h 24m
    $20–50

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus bus Adt A278 / ...
    3h
    $29–100

  4. Drive 146.3 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Rensselaercar car 146.3 mi
    2h 44m
    $27–39

  5. Train, fly, line 905 bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LGA - ALB
    3. Take the bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Avbus bus
    4h 5m
    $82–570

  6. Train via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Croton-Harmontrain train Hudson
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    3h 51m
    $40–187

Grand Central Terminal to Rensselaer by foot and bus

Calendar74Weekly Services
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Rensselaer, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from New York to Albany every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–100 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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