There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by train, bus, car 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.
Recommended
Train via Niagara Falls
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Take the train from West Harbour GO to Niagara Falls GO
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Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Schenectady
Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from Burlington GO to Niagara Falls Bus Terminal
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Take the bus from Niagara Falls Bus Terminal to Syracuse
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Take the bus from Syracuse, Ny to Schenectady
Train
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Take the train from Aldershot to Albany
Drive
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Drive from Hamilton to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bus, fly
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Take the bus from King St. E. @ Hughson St. N. to Pearson Airport Terminal 1
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Fly from Toronto (YYZ) to Albany (ALB)
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Hamilton to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to train, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 12h 2m.
The quickest way to get from Hamilton to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station. However, there are services departing from King At James and arriving at Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton St via Burlington GO, Niagara Falls Bus Terminal, Syracuse, Ny and Gateway Plaza - State St & Washington Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.
The distance between Hamilton and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 316 miles. The road distance is 353.8 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute without a car is to train via Niagara Falls which takes 10h 1m and costs $75 - $180.
It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Hamilton to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, including transfers.
Hamilton to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by GO Transit, depart from Burlington GO station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to train via Niagara Falls which takes 10h 1m and costs $75 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $180 and takes 14h 13m.
There is no direct flight from Toronto Airport to Albany Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 31m and has one stopover.
Hamilton to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Schenectady station.

- Distance: 315.8 miles
- Duration: 10h 1m
What companies run services between Hamilton, ON, Canada and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Hamilton to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute via Niagara Falls GO, Bridge@Erie, NF Bus Terminal, Niagara Falls Amtrak Station, Schenectady, Gateway Plaza - State St & Washington Ave, and Ferry St & 3rd St in around 10h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamilton to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute via Fairview At Burlington Go, Burlington GO, Niagara Falls Bus Terminal, Syracuse, Ny, Schenectady, Gateway Plaza - State St & Washington Ave, and Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton St in around 14h 13m.

- Website
- united.com
Flights from Toronto to Albany via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $550
Flights from Toronto to Albany via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $550
Flights from Toronto to Albany via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $650

- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Toronto to Albany via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $420
Flights from Toronto to Albany via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $380
Flights from Toronto to Albany via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220 - $380

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Toronto to Albany via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $600
Flights from Toronto to Albany via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $550
Flights from Toronto to Albany via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220 - $650
Flights from Toronto to Albany via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $650

- Phone
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- gotransit.com
Train from West Harbour GO to Niagara Falls GO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8 - $12
- Website
- GO Transit

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 Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12 - $130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $12 - $50
- Child Coach - short notice
- $29 - $45
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $25 - $80
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $27 - $80
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $35 - $80
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $50 - $160
- Business Seat - short notice
- $55 - $150
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $35 - $130

- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Niagara Falls Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $110
- Website
- http://www.viarail.ca/
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $55 - $110
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $55 - $90
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $45 - $65
Train from Aldershot to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55 - $120
- Website
- http://www.viarail.ca/
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $70 - $120
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $70 - $100
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $55 - $75

- Phone
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- gotransit.com
Bus from Burlington GO to Niagara Falls Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8 - $12
- Website
- GO Transit
Bus from King St. E. @ Hughson St. N. to Pearson Airport Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8 - $10
- Website
- GO Transit

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.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Niagara Falls Bus Terminal to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24 - $45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Syracuse to Schenectady Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17 - $40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/

- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Syracuse, Ny to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $70
- Schedules at
- trailways.com
- Flexible
- $30 - $50
- Saver
- $35 - $70
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Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 354 miles. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Hamilton to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
WestJet, American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines offer flights from Toronto Airport to Albany Airport.
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