There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 1m$41–618Drive 151.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institutecar 151.7 mi
2h 50m$28–40Bus via Broadway & Orange St
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0200 / ...
5h 27m$41–141Bus
- Take the bus from Sarah Vaughan Way 90' W Of Park Pl. to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Congress Station - 4th St & Congress Stbus 182
6h 42m$39–126
Newark to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Albany Bus Terminal and Broadway & Orange St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Newark and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 164 miles. The road distance is 152.6 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $40 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Newark to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, including transfers.
Newark to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $40 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Broadway & Orange St, which costs $40 - $150 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Albany Bus Terminal, Broadway & Steuben St, Broadway & Orange St, and Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St in around 5h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
Bus from Sarah Vaughan Way 90' W Of Park Pl. to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
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More Questions & Answers
Newark to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Newark to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Newark to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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