There are 4 ways to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus 2693
4h 38m$23–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Worcester Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 45m$46–95Drive 134.6 mi
- Drive from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institutecar 134.6 mi
2h 31m$25–36Bus via Pittsfield
- Take the bus from Worcester to Pittsfieldbus
- Take the bus from Pittsfield to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Congress Station - 4th St & Congress Stbus 182
7h 19m$31–64
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Worcester Polytechnic Institute station to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station. However, there are services departing from Worcester Union Station and arriving at Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St via Albany Bus Terminal and Broadway & Orange St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Worcester Polytechnic Institute station to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station. However, there are services departing from Worcester Union Station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 146 miles. The road distance is 135.4 miles.
The best way to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute without a car is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $22 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, including transfers.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Worcester Union Station.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Worcester Union Station.
The best way to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $22 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA, USA and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY 5 times a week. Tickets cost $18–30 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Peter Pan Bus Lines also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Worcester Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 4h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Worcester Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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