There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by plane, train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Fly from Philadelphia • 3h 3m
Cheapest option
Bus via New York • 6h 18m
6 alternative options
Train to Newark, fly • 3h 40m
Train to Baltimore, fly • 3h 55m
Train to New York La Guardia, fly • 4h 26m
Train • 6h 9m
Bus • 7h 4m
Drive • 4h 12m
Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by train, bus and walk
The journey time between Philadelphia and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is around 6h 9m and covers a distance of around 244 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 27m. Services are operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, Amtrak Acela, Amtrak and others. Typically 89 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 7h 4m.
The quickest way to get from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to fly which costs $170 - $600 and takes 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia 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 18m.
It is 208 miles from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. It is approximately 239.3 miles to drive.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs $30 - $480.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $170 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $480 and takes 6h 9m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $25 - $120 and takes 6h 18m.
The quickest flight from Philadelphia Airport to Albany Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 18m.
Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany, Ny station.
- Distance: 208 miles
- Duration: 3h 3m
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Philadelphia 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 9m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Albany via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $550
Flights from Newark to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $600
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 Philadelphia to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19 - $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
- $4 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $19 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $65 - $180
Train from Philadelphia to Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21 - $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
- $5 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $21 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $75 - $190
Train from Philadelphia to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20 - $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
- $4 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $20 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $70 - $180
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 Philadelphia to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- 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
- $13 - $45
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $14 - $45
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $18 - $29
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $27 - $85
- Business Seat - short notice
- $30 - $70
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $11 - $75
Train from Philadelphia to Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4 - $80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $4 - $24
- Child Coach - short notice
- $15 - $26
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $14 - $50
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $16 - $50
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $20 - $35
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $30 - $95
- Business Seat - short notice
- $35 - $80
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $14 - $80
Train from Philadelphia to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3 - $80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $3 - $23
- Child Coach - short notice
- $14 - $25
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $13 - $45
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $15 - $50
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $19 - $30
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $29 - $90
- Business Seat - short notice
- $35 - $75
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $12 - $80
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
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 Philadelphia to Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $400
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $15 - $140
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $28 - $240
- Business Seat - Adult
- $30 - $260
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $50 - $190
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $100 - $360
- First Class - Adult
- $100 - $400
Train from Philadelphia to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29 - $390
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $14 - $130
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $26 - $230
- Business Seat - Adult
- $29 - $250
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $50 - $180
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $95 - $350
- First Class - Adult
- $100 - $390
- 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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5 - $40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com/
- Adult
- $5 - $40
- 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
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
- $19 - $40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- inquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Philadelphia - Market St & 6th St to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21 - $29
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
Bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaer
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20 - $35
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
United Airlines and American Airlines offer flights from Philadelphia Airport to Albany Airport.
There are 91+ hotels available in Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Philadelphia Airport is to train which takes 22 min and costs $0 - $7.