There are 5 ways to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Northeastern University by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Bostonbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
6h 5m$34–56Drive 170.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Northeastern Universitycar 170.2 mi
3h 12m$30–42Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 28m$104–174Fly
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ALB - BOS
6h 44m$102–612Line 182 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Congress Station- 3rd St & Congress St to Madison Ave & Green Streetbus 182
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain
8h 19m$30–66
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Northeastern University by foot, bus, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Northeastern University is to drive which costs $29 - $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 $29 - $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 Broadway & Orange St / Van Tromp St and Albany Bus Terminal, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
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 28m.
The distance between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Northeastern University is 183 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 5m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Northeastern University, including transfers.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Northeastern University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY 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 5m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 7h 28m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $650 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA and Northeastern University, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. 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
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- 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
- $130–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
Train from Worcester to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- [email protected]
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Congress Station- 3rd St & Congress St to Madison Ave & Green Street
- Base fare
- $2
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Northeastern University bus services, operated by Greyhound 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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