There are 4 ways to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Springfield by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
3h 30m$14–30Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
4h 35m$30–64Drive 87.9 mi
- Drive from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Springfieldcar 87.9 mi
1h 46m$16–24Bus via SUNY Collins Circle (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Albany to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus 2691
4h 17m$16–24
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Springfield by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Springfield is to bus which costs $13 - $35 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Springfield is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station to Springfield station. However, there are services departing from Congress Station- 3rd St & Congress St and arriving at Springfield Union Station via Albany Bus Terminal, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Springfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Springfield is 92 miles. The road distance is 88.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $13 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Springfield, including transfers.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Springfield is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $13 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $65 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Springfield Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $12–21 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $26–60 and the journey takes 2h 22m.
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- +1 800-872-7245
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Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
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- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
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- Greyhound
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Springfield is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Springfield.
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