What is the cheapest way to get from Staten Island to Rensselaer?

The cheapest way to get from Staten Island to Rensselaer is to bus via 6 Av/W 23 St which costs $23 - $60 and takes 5h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Staten Island to Rensselaer?

The fastest way to get from Staten Island to Rensselaer is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Staten Island and Rensselaer?

No, there is no direct bus from Staten Island to Rensselaer. However, there are services departing from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St and arriving at Albany via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Staten Island to Rensselaer?

The distance between Staten Island and Rensselaer is 163 miles. The road distance is 160 miles.

How do I travel from Staten Island to Rensselaer without a car?

The best way to get from Staten Island to Rensselaer without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h and costs $45 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Staten Island to Rensselaer?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Staten Island to Rensselaer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Staten Island to Rensselaer bus from?

Staten Island to Rensselaer bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St station.

Where does the Staten Island to Rensselaer bus arrive?

Staten Island to Rensselaer bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Avenue Of The Americas/W 41 St station.

Can I drive from Staten Island to Rensselaer?

Yes, the driving distance between Staten Island to Rensselaer is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Staten Island to Rensselaer.

Where can I stay near Rensselaer?

There are 172+ hotels available in Rensselaer.

Staten Island to Rensselaer - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Staten Island to Rensselaer by bus, train, car, subway, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to 6 Av/W 34 Stbus Sim1c / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h
$48–102
Bus via 6 Av/W 23 St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to 6 Av/W 23 Stbus Sim1c / ...
2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaerbus Nyc
5h 25m
$23–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Avenue Of The Americas/W 41 Stbus Sim1c / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
5h 20m
$32–107
Drive 159.1 mi
1. Drive from Staten Island to Rensselaercar 159.1 mi
3h 7m
$29–42
Bus, subway, fly, line 905 bus
1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Trinity Pl/Rector Stbus
2. Take the subway from Rector St to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Avsubway
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
4. Take the bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Avbus
5h 16m
$75–514

Staten Island to Rensselaer by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 162.5 mi
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Staten Island, NY, USA and Rensselaer, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Albany via Avenue Of The Americas/W 41 St and New York in around 5h 20m.

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