There are 7 ways to get from Fordham University to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by train, bus, car, subway or plane
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Recommended option
Train, line 22 bus • 5h 16m
Cheapest option
Bus • 5h 47m
5 alternative options
Bus, line 22 bus • 6h 13m
Drive • 2h 44m
Subway to Newark, fly • 4h 1m
Train to Philadelphia, fly • 5h 35m
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Fordham University to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to bus, which costs $28 - $32 and takes 5h 47m.
The quickest way to get from Fordham University to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 44m.
No, there is no direct bus from Fordham University to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station. However, there are services departing from E Fordham Rd/Bathgate Av and arriving at Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton St via W 230 St/Broadway, New York, Ny and S. Pearl Station - State St & S. Pearl St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Fordham University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 130 miles. The road distance is 150.9 miles.
The best way to get from Fordham University to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute without a car is to train and line 22 bus which takes 5h 16m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Fordham University to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, including transfers.
Fordham University to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from E Fordham Rd/Bathgate Av station.
The quickest flight from New York La Guardia Airport to Albany Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Fordham University to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), arrive at Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton St.
Yes, the driving distance between Fordham University to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Fordham University to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

- Distance: 130.3 miles
- Duration: 5h 16m
What companies run services between Fordham University, NY, USA and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA?
Fox Bus operates a bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Albany, NY 5 times a day. Tickets cost $25 and the journey takes 3h.

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $700

- Website
- delta.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $550

- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $450

- Phone
- +1 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Fordham to Harlem-125 St
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6 - $17
- Schedules at
- mta.info
- At Station Off-Peak
- $6 - $9
- Onboard Off-Peak
- $13
- At Station Peak
- $9 - $11
- Onboard-Peak
- $15 - $17
Train from Harlem-125 St to Yonkers
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7 - $18
- Schedules at
- mta.info
- At Station Off-Peak
- $7 - $10
- Onboard Off-Peak
- $14
- At Station Peak
- $10 - $12
- Onboard-Peak
- $16 - $18
Train from Fordham to Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7 - $18
- Schedules at
- mta.info
- At Station Off-Peak
- $7 - $9
- Onboard Off-Peak
- $14
- At Station Peak
- $9 - $11
- Onboard-Peak
- $16 - $18

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Yonkers Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $45
- Premium
- $190 - $270
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $45 - $75
- Business Seat
- $45 - $70
Train from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $27 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $65
- Business Seat
- $40 - $60

- Phone
- +1 1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Yonkers to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $90
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $25 - $40
- Business
- $70 - $85
- Economy
- $46 - $50
- EconomyPlus
- $60 - $90

The New York City Subway consists of 27 underground lines that serve Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. Lines are identified by a number or letter as well as a colour. Subway passes (called MetroCards) are available for purchase from ticket machines and desks in subway stations (choose from Pay-Per-Ride or 7/30-Day Unlimited), and a new contactless payment system called OMNY is currently being rolled out. The subway runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Contact Details
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Grand Central-42 St to 74 St-Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Website
- mta.info
- Seniors 65+ and Concession
- $2
- Standard
- $3
Subway from Kingsbridge Rd to 34 St-Herald Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Website
- mta.info
- Seniors 65+ and Concession
- $2
- Standard
- $3

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22 - $140
- Website
- Amtrak Acela
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $22 - $70
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $35 - $120
- Business Seat - Adult
- $40 - $140
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $65 - $120
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $120 - $210
- First Class - Adult
- $140 - $230

Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-523-6590
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15 - $90
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $15 - $45
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $28 - $90
- Business Class Seat
- $45 - $120

- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- cdta.org
Bus from Broadway & Orange St to Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $2
- Schedules at
- cdta.org
- Senior/Disabled
- $1
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from S. Pearl Station - State St & S. Pearl St to Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton St
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $2
- Schedules at
- cdta.org
- Senior/Disabled
- $1
- Base fare
- $2

- Website
- gotobus.com
Bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Albany, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25
- Schedules at
- gotobus.com

- Website
- mta.info
Bus from E Fordham Rd/Bathgate Av to Broadway/W 231 St
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4 - $7
- Schedules at
- new.mta.info
Bus from W 230 St/Broadway to 7 Av/W 41 St
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4 - $7
- Schedules at
- new.mta.info

- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from New York, Ny to Albany, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Schedules at
- trailways.com

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New York to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21 - $35
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $21 - $35
- Flexible
- $40 - $60
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