There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Albany Bus Terminal, NYGreyhound US0236
5h 59m$52–124Drive 230.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute230.6 mi
4h 29m$43–61Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
6h 8m$65–720Fly from Philadelphia International Airport, line 370 bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)PHL - ALB
- Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Ferry St & 3rd St
4h 20m$219–498Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Albany County Airport (ALB)BWI - ALB
5h 27m$237–1,362Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)LGA - ALB
6h 36m$251–1,216
Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to fly and line 370 bus which takes 4h 20m and costs $210 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St via Albany Bus Terminal and Broadway & Orange St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 285 miles. The road distance is 231.9 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute without a car is to bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $50 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $50 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $750 and takes 6h 8m.
Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Albany Bus Terminal, NY once daily. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, East St & Herrick St, Broadway & Orange St / Van Tromp St, Broadway & Orange St, and Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St in around 6h 8m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $14–240
- Business Class
- $60–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- cdta.org
Bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Ferry St & 3rd St
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.cdta.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www.cdta.org/routes-and-schedules
- Senior/Disabled
- $1
- Base fare
- $2
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