There are 5 ways to get from Pittsburgh to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by plane, bus, train or car
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Fly • 5h 11m
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Bus • 11h 30m
3 alternative options
Bus via New York • 13h 25m
Train • 13h 50m
Drive • 8h 17m
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The cheapest way to get from Pittsburgh to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to bus via New York which costs $75 - $110 and takes 13h 25m.
The quickest way to get from Pittsburgh to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to fly which costs $170 - $320 and takes 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct bus from Pittsburgh to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh 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 11h 30m.
It is 365 miles from Pittsburgh to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. It is approximately 469.2 miles to drive.
The best way to get from Pittsburgh to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute without a car is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Pittsburgh to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, including transfers.
Pittsburgh to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsburgh station.
The best way to get from Pittsburgh to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $170 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 11h 30m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 13h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Pittsburgh Airport to Albany Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 20m and has one stopover.
Pittsburgh to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany, Ny station.
- Distance: 364.8 miles
- Duration: 5h 11m
What companies run services between Pittsburgh, PA, USA and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines and two other airlines fly from Pittsburgh to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pittsburgh 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 11h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Pittsburgh to Albany via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $550
Flights from Pittsburgh to Albany via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $550
Flights from Pittsburgh to Albany via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Pittsburgh to Albany via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $600
Flights from Pittsburgh to Albany via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pittsburgh to Albany via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $600
Flights from Pittsburgh to Albany via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Pittsburgh to Albany via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100 - $400
Flights from Pittsburgh to Albany via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $750
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 Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55 - $80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $55 - $80
- Premium
- $240 - $330
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $100 - $160
- Business Seat
- $100 - $160
Train from New York Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $45
- Premium
- $190 - $270
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $50 - $75
- Business Seat
- $50 - $70
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- Phone
- +1 1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from New York Penn Station to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $95
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $27 - $40
- Business
- $70 - $85
- Economy
- $49 - $52
- EconomyPlus
- $65 - $95
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 Pittsburgh to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $40 - $60
- Flexible
- $70 - $100
Bus from New York to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21 - $35
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $21 - $35
- Flexible
- $40 - $60
- 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 - $55
- Schedules at
- trailways.com
- Phone
- 877-462-6342
- inquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh, PA to New York 7th Ave and 27th St
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50 - $70
- Book at
- megabus.com
Bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaer
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20 - $35
- Book at
- megabus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Pittsburgh to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 469 miles. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Pittsburgh to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Southwest Airlines, Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines offer flights from Pittsburgh Airport to Albany Airport.
There are 89+ hotels available in Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Pittsburgh to Pittsburgh Airport is to bus which takes 37 min and costs $3.