There are 7 ways to get from Manhattan to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus, train, car, subway 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
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Take the train from New York Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
Bus via 86 St
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Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Albany, NY
Drive
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Drive from Manhattan to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Subway to New York La Guardia, fly
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Take the subway from Lexington Av/63 St to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
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Fly from New York La Guardia (LGA) to Albany (ALB)
Train to Newark, fly
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Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
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Fly from Newark (EWR) to Albany (ALB)
Train to Philadelphia, fly
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Take the train from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia
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Fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Albany (ALB)
Manhattan to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus and walk
The journey time between Manhattan and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is around 3h 36m and covers a distance of around 160 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 4 min. Operated by Trailways, Greyhound USA and Capital District Transportation (CDTA), the Manhattan to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute service departs from New York, Ny and arrives in Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Typically 99 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to bus via 86 St which costs $28 - $32 and takes 5h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Manhattan to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to subway and fly which costs $130 - $600 and takes 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station. However, there are services departing from New York, Ny and arriving at Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton St via S. Pearl Station - State St & S. Pearl St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Manhattan and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 136 miles. The road distance is 152.8 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute without a car is to bus which takes 3h 36m and costs $22 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Manhattan to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, including transfers.
Manhattan to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York, Ny station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to bus which takes 3h 36m and costs $22 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 3h 39m.
The quickest flight from New York La Guardia Airport to Albany Airport is the direct flight which takes 56 min.
Manhattan to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany, Ny station.
- Distance: 136.1 miles
- Duration: 3h 36m
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA?
Trailways operates a bus from New York, Ny to Albany, Ny every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35 - $55 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New York Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $30 - $45 and the journey takes 2h 30m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $800
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 New York Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $45
- Premium
- $190 - $270
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $50 - $75
- Business Seat
- $50 - $70
Train from New York Penn Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $27 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $65
- Business Seat
- $40 - $60
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from New York Penn Station to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $95
- Website
- http://www.viarail.ca/
- Escape
- $26 - $40
- Business
- $70 - $85
- Economy
- $47 - $51
- EconomyPlus
- $65 - $95
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
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Lexington Av/63 St to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $3
- Website
- http://www.mta.info/schedules
- Seniors 65+ and Concession
- $2
- Standard
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Princeton Shuttle
- $15
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 New York Penn Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22 - $140
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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.
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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
- http://www.amtrak.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Book at
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $15 - $45
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $28 - $90
- Business Class Seat
- $45 - $120
- 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.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New York to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21 - $35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Economy
- $21 - $35
- Flexible
- $40 - $60
- 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
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Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Manhattan to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Delta offers flights from New York La Guardia Airport to Albany Airport.
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