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How to get fromProvidence to Rensselaer Polytechnic Instituteby bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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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
    5h 29m
    $37–56

  2. Drive 166.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Providence to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institutecar car 166.5 mi
    3h 2m
    $31–44

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    8h 8m
    $72–690

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Framingham to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0270s
    7h 45m
    $39–618

Providence to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Providence to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute via Worcester Union Station, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, State St. Station - N. Pearl St & Maiden Lane, and Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton St in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute via Boston, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, East St & Herrick St, Broadway & Orange St / Van Tromp St, Broadway & Orange St, and Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St in around 8h 8m.

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