There are 3 ways to get from Plattsburgh to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Plattsburgh to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus and foot
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The cheapest way to get from Plattsburgh to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Plattsburgh to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Plattsburgh to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station. However, there are services departing from Plattsburgh and arriving at Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton St via Albany Bus Terminal and Broadway & Steuben St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Plattsburgh and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 174 miles. The road distance is 155.7 miles.
The best way to get from Plattsburgh to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute without a car is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs $30 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Plattsburgh to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, including transfers.
Plattsburgh to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Plattsburgh station.
The best way to get from Plattsburgh to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs $30 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 5h 26m.
Plattsburgh to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plattsburgh to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Plattsburgh to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
What companies run services between Plattsburgh, NY, USA and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA?
Trailways operates a bus from Plattsburgh to Albany 3 times a day. Tickets cost $28–100 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Plattsburgh to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $28–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
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