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How to get fromRhode Island to Rensselaer Polytechnic Instituteby bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Rhode Island to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Providence to Albanybus bus Bz 2423
    6h 43m
    $40–70

  2. Drive  166.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Providence to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institutecar car 166.5 mi
    3h 2m
    $29–42

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    2. Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    8h 38m
    $122–730

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Congress Station - 4th St & Congress Stbus bus 182
    7h 52m
    $37–609

Rhode Island to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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 Back Bay, 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 38m.

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