There are 5 ways to get from Rochester Institute of Technology to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Rochester to Schenectadytrain Empire Service / ...
5h 44m$86–246Drive 224.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester Institute of Technology to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institutecar 224.6 mi
4h 10m$41–60Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0171
6h 11m$62–102Fly
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ROC - ALB
5h 37m$124–678Bus via Syracuse
- Take the bus from Rochester to Syracusebus Adt N813 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Albanybus FlixBus 2691
6h 58m$76–135
Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester Institute of Technology to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester Institute of Technology to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester Institute of Technology to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St via Albany Bus Terminal and Broadway & Orange St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester Institute of Technology to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Schenectady via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Rochester Institute of Technology and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 240 miles. The road distance is 226 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester Institute of Technology to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $85 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Rochester Institute of Technology to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, including transfers.
Rochester Institute of Technology to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester Institute of Technology to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester Institute of Technology to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $85 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 6h 11m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $700 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Rochester Institute of Technology, NY, USA and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Schenectady 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 41m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NY once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–2,000
- Website
- aveloair.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Concord
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Rochester to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–210
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $55–140
- Business
- $90–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $60–150
- Economy Plus
- $70–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester Institute of Technology to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Rochester Institute of Technology to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester Institute of Technology to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Rochester Institute of Technology to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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