There are 3 ways to get from Plattsburgh to Rensselaer by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Plattsburgh to Rensselaer by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plattsburgh to Rensselaer is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Plattsburgh to Rensselaer is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $29 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Plattsburgh and arriving at Albany. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Plattsburgh and Rensselaer is 164 miles. The road distance is 160.1 miles.
The best way to get from Plattsburgh to Rensselaer without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $28 - $100.
The bus from Plattsburgh to Albany takes 3h 55m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Plattsburgh to Rensselaer bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Plattsburgh station.
Plattsburgh to Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Plattsburgh to Rensselaer is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $28 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Plattsburgh, NY, USA and Rensselaer, NY, USA?
Trailways operates a bus from Plattsburgh to Albany 3 times a day. Tickets cost $28–100 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Plattsburgh to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $28–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
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More Questions & Answers
Plattsburgh to Rensselaer bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.
Plattsburgh to Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plattsburgh to Rensselaer is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Plattsburgh to Rensselaer.
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