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How to get fromSan Diego to Rensselaerby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Rensselaer by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Albany County Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SAN - ALB
    7h 49m
    $665–1,269

  2. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SAN - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 30m
    $252–1,191

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 15h
    $993–2,117

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    3d 1h
    $483–989

  5. Drive 2,811.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Rensselaercar car 2,811.9 mi
    46h 50m
    $514–742

  6. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SAN - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 29m
    $279–1,031

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    4. Take the bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaerbus bus
    2d 20h
    $895–1,839

San Diego to Rensselaer by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$993Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,451.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Rensselaer, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 15h.

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