There are 3 ways to get from Rensselaer to Plattsburgh by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Rensselaer to Plattsburgh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rensselaer to Plattsburgh is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Rensselaer to Plattsburgh is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $28 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Albany and arriving at Plattsburgh. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station and arriving at Plattsburgh Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Rensselaer and Plattsburgh is 164 miles. The road distance is 159.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rensselaer to Plattsburgh without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $28 - $100.
The bus from Albany to Plattsburgh takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Rensselaer to Plattsburgh bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.
Rensselaer to Plattsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Rensselaer to Plattsburgh is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $28 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Rensselaer, NY, USA and Plattsburgh, NY, USA?
Trailways operates a bus from Albany to Plattsburgh 3 times a day. Tickets cost $28–100 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 4h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany to Plattsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $28–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
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More Questions & Answers
Rensselaer to Plattsburgh bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Plattsburgh station.
Rensselaer to Plattsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Plattsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rensselaer to Plattsburgh is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Rensselaer to Plattsburgh.
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