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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to fly and line 370 bus which takes 3h 3m and costs $130 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station. However, there are services departing from Union Station and arriving at Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St via New York and State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 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 7h 41m.

How far is it from Washington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

The distance between Washington and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 331 miles. The road distance is 368 miles.

Where do I catch the Washington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus from?

Washington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute train from?

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

Train or bus from Washington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

The best way to get from Washington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs $120 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $190 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Washington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus arrive?

Washington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Washington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 368 miles. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Washington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

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Washington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Q: How long does it take to get from Washington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Washington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, including transfers.

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

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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 370 bus
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane DCA - ALB
2. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Ferry St & 3rd Stbus
3h 3m
$132–782
Drive 365.8 mi
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1. Drive from Washington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institutecar 365.8 mi
6h 53m
$67–97
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 / ...
7h 41m
$122–245
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
2. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
8h 59m
$76–186
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 37m
$86–1,099
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, 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 53m
$81–467
Bus via 128 Central Ave, Albany, NY
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to 128 Central Ave, Albany, NYbus Nyc
9h 28m
$84–112

Washington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

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Distance: 328.7 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, East St & Herrick St, Broadway & Orange St / Van Tromp St, Broadway & Orange St, and Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Station to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Albany, State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl St, and Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St in around 8h 59m.

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