There are 3 ways to get from Rhode Island to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Providence to Albanybus Bz 2423
6h 43m$40–70Drive 166.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institutecar 166.5 mi
3h 2m$31–44Train
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 9m$62–680
Rhode Island to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St via Providence, Albany Bus Terminal and Broadway & Orange St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 193 miles. The road distance is 167.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute without a car is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Rhode Island to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $700 and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Providence to Albany 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute via Boston, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, East St & Herrick St, Broadway & Orange St / Van Tromp St, Broadway & Orange St, and Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St in around 8h 9m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Rhode Island to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Albany station.
Rhode Island to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Rhode Island to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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