There are 6 ways to get from Rensselaer to Newark Airport (EWR) by train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 13m$64–120Drive 150.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rensselaer to Newark Airport (EWR)car 150.9 mi
2h 45m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Albany - Rensselaer to New Yorkbus Adt A287 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus Newark Airport Express
3h 30m$55–125Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rensselaer to Newark-EWR150.9 mi
2h 45mLine 905 bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Centerbus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
- Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
4h 37m$102–638Bus via Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Take the bus from Albany-Rensselaer to New York, NYbus Albany
3h 32m$40–78
Rensselaer to Newark Airport (EWR) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rensselaer to Newark Airport (EWR) is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rensselaer to Newark Airport (EWR) is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rensselaer to Newark Airport (EWR). However, there are services departing from Albany - Rensselaer and arriving at Terminal B via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Rensselaer station to Newark Airport (EWR). However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Terminal B via New York Penn Station and Newark Airport Railroad Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Rensselaer and Newark Airport (EWR) is 156 miles. The road distance is 151.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rensselaer to Newark Airport (EWR) without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Rensselaer to Newark Airport (EWR), including transfers.
Rensselaer to Newark Airport (EWR) bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany - Rensselaer station.
Rensselaer to Newark Airport (EWR) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Rensselaer to Newark Airport (EWR) is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Rensselaer, NY, USA and Newark Airport (EWR), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany - Rensselaer to Terminal B via New York and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Woodside to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $4–6
- Peak
- $3–6
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Albany - Rensselaer to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- newarkairportexpress.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25
- Book at
- Coach USA
- One Way - Adult
- $25
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center
- Base fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Albany-Rensselaer to New York, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rensselaer to Newark-EWR
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Rensselaer to Newark Airport (EWR) bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Rensselaer to Newark Airport (EWR) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rensselaer to Newark Airport (EWR) is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Rensselaer to Newark Airport (EWR).
Book your Rensselaer to Newark Airport (EWR) bus tickets online with Omio.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rensselaer and Newark Airport (EWR). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.