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How to get fromBoston to Rensselaer Polytechnic Instituteby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0270 / ...
    4h 18m
    $35–55

  2. Bus via SUNY Collins Circle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boston, MA to Albany, NYbus bus OurBus
    4h 35m
    $24–71

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    6h 29m
    $70–203

  4. Drive 171.2 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institutecar car 171.2 mi
    3h 7m
    $32–46

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane BOS - ALB
    5h 34m
    $188–586

  6. Bus via SUNY Collins Circle #2 (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Albanybus bus FlixBus 2691
    5h 15m
    $35–55

Boston to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus and foot

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–200 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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