What is the cheapest way to get from Rensselaer to Erie?

The cheapest way to get from Rensselaer to Erie is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 9h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rensselaer to Erie?

The fastest way to get from Rensselaer to Erie is to drive which takes 6h 41m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Rensselaer and Erie?

No, there is no direct bus from Rensselaer to Erie. However, there are services departing from Albany Bus Terminal, NY and arriving at Erie via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Rensselaer and Erie?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station and arriving at Erie Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Rensselaer to Erie?

The distance between Rensselaer and Erie is 384 miles. The road distance is 377.7 miles.

How do I travel from Rensselaer to Erie without a car?

The best way to get from Rensselaer to Erie without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $100 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Rensselaer to Erie?

The train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Erie Station takes 7h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Rensselaer to Erie bus from?

Rensselaer to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.

Where do I catch the Rensselaer to Erie train from?

Rensselaer to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Rensselaer to Erie?

The best way to get from Rensselaer to Erie is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $100 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 9h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $750 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Rensselaer to Erie bus arrive?

Rensselaer to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Buffalo station.

Where does the Rensselaer to Erie train arrive?

Rensselaer to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Erie Station.

Can I drive from Rensselaer to Erie?

Yes, the driving distance between Rensselaer to Erie is 378 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Rensselaer to Erie.

How do I get a train ticket from Rensselaer to Erie?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rensselaer to Erie?

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 5m
$100–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Buffalobus Greyhound US0171
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus Greyhound US0170
9h 15m
$60–114
Drive 375.5 mi
1. Drive from Rensselaer to Eriecar 375.5 mi
6h 41m
$69–99
Fly to Erie International Airport
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane ALB - ERI
8h 6m
$146–706
Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ALB - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
9h 32m
$128–784

Rensselaer to Erie by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 381.5 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Rensselaer, NY, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Erie Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Erie via Buffalo in around 9h 15m.

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