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

The cheapest way to get from Edison to Rensselaer is to train and bus which costs $22 - $40 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edison to Rensselaer is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Edison and Rensselaer?

No, there is no direct bus from Edison to Rensselaer. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at Albany via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Edison and Rensselaer?

No, there is no direct train from Edison station to Rensselaer station. However, there are services departing from Edison Station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Edison to Rensselaer?

The distance between Edison and Rensselaer is 172 miles. The road distance is 164.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edison to Rensselaer without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $45 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Edison to Rensselaer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edison to Rensselaer bus from?

Edison to Rensselaer bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.

Where do I catch the Edison to Rensselaer train from?

Edison to Rensselaer train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Edison Station.

Train or bus from Edison to Rensselaer?

The best way to get from Edison to Rensselaer is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $45 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Edison to Rensselaer bus arrive?

Edison to Rensselaer bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Edison to Rensselaer train arrive?

Edison to Rensselaer train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Edison to Rensselaer?

Yes, the driving distance between Edison to Rensselaer is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Edison to Rensselaer.

Where can I stay near Rensselaer?

There are 175+ hotels available in Rensselaer.

Edison to Rensselaer - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Edison to Rensselaer by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn StationNec
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
4h 34m
$48–125
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn StationNec
2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Albany-RensselaerNyc
5h 7m
$23–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus TerminalSuburban Transit
2. Take the bus from New York to AlbanyAdt 278 / ...
4h 40m
$58–135
Drive 164 mi
1. Drive from Edison to Rensselaer164 mi
3h 5m
$30–44
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn Station
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)LGA - ALB
5h 37m
$241–635

Edison to Rensselaer by train

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4h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 171.4 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Edison, Middlesex County, NJ, USA and Rensselaer, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Edison Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany St & Spring St to Albany via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 4h 40m.

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