There are 5 ways to get from Rochester 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 Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 17m$65–212Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0171
6h 1m$39–69Drive 224.6 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institutecar 224.6 mi
4h 5m$41–60Fly
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ROC - ALB
5h 21m$121–674Bus via Syracuse
- Take the bus from Rochester to Syracusebus Adt N813 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Albanybus FlixBus 2691
6h 40m$44–90
Rochester to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton St via Albany Bus Terminal and Clinton Square Station - N. Pearl St & Clinton Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Rochester and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 242 miles. The road distance is 225.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $65 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Rochester to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, including transfers.
Rochester to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $65 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $700 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 4h 2m. 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 $35–65 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Rochester to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Rochester to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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