What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Rensselaer?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Rensselaer is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Rensselaer?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Rensselaer is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $120 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Rensselaer?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Rensselaer. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at Albany via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Rensselaer?

No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Rensselaer station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Washington to Rensselaer?

The distance between Washington and Rensselaer is 331 miles. The road distance is 361 miles.

How do I travel from Washington to Rensselaer without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to Rensselaer without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs $90 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Rensselaer?

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Washington to Rensselaer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Rensselaer bus from?

Washington to Rensselaer bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Rensselaer train from?

Washington to Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington to Rensselaer?

The best way to get from Washington to Rensselaer is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $120 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $220 and takes 6h 26m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $210 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Washington to Rensselaer bus arrive?

Washington to Rensselaer bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Washington to Rensselaer train arrive?

Washington to Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Washington to Rensselaer?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Rensselaer is 361 miles. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Washington to Rensselaer.

How do I get a train ticket from Washington to Rensselaer?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Washington to Rensselaer?

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Where can I stay near Rensselaer?

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Washington to Rensselaer - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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

Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane DCA - ALB
2h 37m
$128–805
Drive 358.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington to Rensselaercar 358.9 mi
6h 42m
$66–95
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 26m
$91–213
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A524 / ...
8h 7m
$82–205
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane IAD - ALB
4h 17m
$86–557
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BWI - ALB
4h 11m
$91–1,149
Bus via Washington Union Station
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0200 / ...
8h 20m
$72–167

Washington to Rensselaer by train (Amtrak)

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6h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 328.7 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Rensselaer, NY, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 26m.

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