There are 5 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by plane, train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Fly • 1h 19m
Cheapest option
Bus • 5h 31m
3 alternative options
Train • 5h 23m
Bus, line 22 bus • 5h 43m
Drive • 2h 48m
Newark Airport (EWR) to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus and walk
The journey time between Newark Airport (EWR) and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is around 4h 28m and covers a distance of around 174 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 22 min. The fastest journey normally takes 4h 16m. Operated by Newark Airport Express, Trailways New York, Greyhound USA and others, the Newark Airport (EWR) to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute service departs from Newark Airport - Terminal B and arrives in Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Typically 38 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Route information
First and last service
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus and walk schedules
Departing Sunday, October 24, 2021
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Greyhound USA
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Capital District Transportation (CDTA)
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive, which costs $15 - $23 and takes 2h 48m.
The quickest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to fly which costs $170 - $550 and takes 1h 19m.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark Airport (EWR) to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station. However, there are services departing from Newark Airport - Terminal B and arriving at Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton St via New York, NY - Port Authority and S. Pearl Station - State St & S. Pearl St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Newark Airport (EWR) and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 144 miles. The road distance is 159.2 miles.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, including transfers.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Trailways New York, depart from New York, NY - Port Authority station.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to fly which takes 1h 19m and costs $170 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $28 - $60 and takes 5h 31m.
The quickest flight from Newark Airport to Albany Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Trailways New York, arrive at Albany, NY station.
- Distance: 144.1 miles
- Duration: 1h 19m
What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA?
United Airlines flies from Newark Airport (EWR) to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30 - $45 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $700
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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Book at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $45
- Premium
- $190 - $270
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $50 - $75
- Business Seat
- $50 - $70
- Phone
- (800) 858-8555
- Website
- trailwaysny.com
Bus from New York, NY - Port Authority to Albany, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23 - $40
- Book at
- trailwaysny.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
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New York to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21 - $30
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $21 - $30
- Flexible
- $40 - $60
- Phone
- +1-(877)-894-9155
- olympia@coachusa.com
- Website
- newarkairportexpress.com
Bus from Newark Airport - Terminal B to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5 - $17
- Book at
- Newark Airport Express
- One Way - Adult
- $17
- One Way - Child (0 - 16)
- $5
- One Way - Senior / Special Needs
- $9
- Website
- gotobus.com
Bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Albany, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20 - $25
- Schedules at
- gotobus.com
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- cdta.org
Bus from S. Pearl Station - State St & S. Pearl St to Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- cdta.org
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Yes, the driving distance between Newark Airport (EWR) to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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