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How to get fromProvidence to Rensselaerby bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Providence to Rensselaer by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus FlixBus 2693
    4h 35m
    $35–54

  2. Drive 160.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Providence to Rensselaercar car 160.4 mi
    2h 54m
    $30–43

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Worcester Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    5h 59m
    $64–129

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane PVD - ALB
    6h 18m
    $86–481

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    6h 47m
    $88–773

Providence to Rensselaer by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Rensselaer, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Providence to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Worcester Union Station in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 2 hours.

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