There are 6 ways to get from New Haven 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.
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Train, bus
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Take the train from New Haven to Springfield
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Take the bus from Springfield Union Station, MA to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
Bus
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Take the bus from New Haven Bus Station to New York
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Take the bus from New York, Ny to Albany, Ny
Train via New York
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Take the train from New Haven to New York Penn Station
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Take the train from New York Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
Train
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Take the train from New Haven to Springfield
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Take the train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
Drive
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Drive from New Haven to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Train, fly
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Take the train from New Haven to New York Penn Station
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Fly from New York La Guardia (LGA) to Albany (ALB)
New Haven to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by train, bus and walk
The journey time between New Haven and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is around 4h 43m and covers a distance of around 156 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 4m. Services are operated by Amtrak, Amtrak Northeast Regional, Greyhound USA and others. Typically 18 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Haven to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 43m.
The quickest way to get from New Haven to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct bus from New Haven station to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station. However, there are services departing from New Haven Bus Station and arriving at Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton St via New York, Ny and S. Pearl Station - State St & S. Pearl St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between New Haven and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 106 miles. The road distance is 133.8 miles.
The best way to get from New Haven to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $8 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from New Haven to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, including transfers.
New Haven to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Haven Bus Station.
The best way to get from New Haven to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to bus which takes 6h 13m and costs $25 - $110. Alternatively, you can train via New York, which costs $30 - $470 and takes 6h 28m.
The quickest flight from New York La Guardia Airport to Albany Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
New Haven to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany, Ny station.

- Distance: 106.1 miles
- Duration: 4h 43m
What companies run services between New Haven, CT, USA and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from New Haven to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute via New York, Ny, Albany, Ny, S. Pearl Station - State St & S. Pearl St, and Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton St in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Haven to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute via New York Penn Station, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, East St & Herrick St, Broadway & Orange St / Van Tromp St, Broadway & Orange St, and Ferry St & 3rd St in around 6h 28m.

- Website
- delta.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $390

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
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Haven to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2 - $70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $2 - $20
- Child Coach - short notice
- $10 - $22
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $12 - $40
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $13 - $45
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $16 - $27
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $26 - $80
- Business Seat - short notice
- $30 - $65
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $9 - $70
Train from New Haven to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3 - $75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $3 - $21
- Child Coach - short notice
- $12 - $23
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $12 - $40
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $14 - $45
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $17 - $28
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $27 - $85
- Business Seat - short notice
- $30 - $70
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $10 - $75
Train from New York Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6 - $90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $6 - $29
- Child Coach - short notice
- $19 - $29
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $16 - $55
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $18 - $55
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $23 - $40
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $30 - $110
- Business Seat - short notice
- $40 - $95
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $18 - $90
Train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4 - $80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $4 - $24
- Child Coach - short notice
- $15 - $25
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $14 - $45
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $15 - $50
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $19 - $35
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $30 - $95
- Business Seat - short notice
- $35 - $80
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $13 - $80

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 Haven to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17 - $210
- 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
- $3 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $17 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $60 - $170
Train from New Haven to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $18 - $210
- 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
- $3 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $18 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $65 - $170

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 Haven to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $26 - $370
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $12 - $130
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $24 - $210
- Business Seat - Adult
- $26 - $240
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $40 - $170
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $85 - $320
- First Class - Adult
- $85 - $370

- 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
- $27 - $95
- Website
- http://www.viarail.ca/
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $30 - $95
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $30 - $75
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $27 - $40

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
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield Union Station, MA to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11 - $27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from New Haven Bus Station to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9 - $26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from New York to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19 - $40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/

- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station, Springfield, MA to Albany Greyhound Bus Terminal, Albany, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5 - $35
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com/
- Adult
- $5 - $35
Bus from Union Station, New Haven, CT to Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5 - $35
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com/
- Adult
- $5 - $35

- 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 - $75
- Schedules at
- trailways.com
- Flexible
- $35 - $50
- Saver
- $40 - $75
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Yes, the driving distance between New Haven to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from New Haven to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Delta offers flights from New York La Guardia Airport to Albany Airport.
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