What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to fly and line 370 bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $220 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

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 Port Authority Bus Terminal, Albany Bus Terminal and Broadway & Orange St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus from?

Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

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.

Where can I stay near Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

There are 215+ hotels available in Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Q: How far is it from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

The distance between Philadelphia and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 245 miles. The road distance is 231.9 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $65 - $750.

Q: How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, including transfers.

Q: Train or bus from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $65 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $150 and takes 6h 44m.

There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
6h 7m
$67–720
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal409
2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn StationNec
3. Take the bus from New York to Albany
4. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St182
10h 34m
$40–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0421 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYGreyhound US0200 / ...
6h 44m
$48–144
Drive 230.6 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute230.6 mi
4h 29m
$43–61
Fly from Philadelphia International Airport, line 370 bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Albany County Airport (ALB)PHL - ALB
2. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Ferry St & 3rd St
4h 28m
$221–498
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Albany County Airport (ALB)BWI - ALB
5h 27m
$239–1,362

Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

77Weekly Services

6h 7mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 243.3 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA?

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Albany Bus Terminal, Broadway & Steuben St, Broadway & Orange St, and Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St in around 6h 44m.

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