There are 5 ways to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Northeastern University by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Albany to Bostonbus FlixBus 2691
6h 19m$34–52Drive 170.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Northeastern Universitycar 170.2 mi
3h 12m$32–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 31m$104–178Fly
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ALB - BOS
6h 43m$98–562Bus via Framingham (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Framinghambus Greyhound US0270s
8h 36m$32–56
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Northeastern University by foot, bus, and subway (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Northeastern University is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Northeastern University is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station to Northeastern University. However, there are services departing from Congress Station- 3rd St & Congress St and arriving at Boston via Clinton Square Station - N. Pearl St & Clinton Ave and Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station to Northeastern University. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Northeastern University is 193 miles. The road distance is 171.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Northeastern University without a car is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Northeastern University, including transfers.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Northeastern University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Albany station.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Northeastern University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Northeastern University is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 7h 31m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $600 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA and Northeastern University, MA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Albany to Boston 3 times a week. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 4h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Framingham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Northeastern University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Northeastern University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Northeastern University is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Northeastern University.
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