There are 5 ways to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Boston by bus, train, car or plane
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Recommended option
Bus • 6h 49m
$28 - $38
4 alternative options
Train • 7h 16m
$38 - $58
Line 182 bus, bus, train • 8h 26m
$36 - $54
Drive • 3h 5m
$17 - $25
Fly • 3h 39m
$144 - $465
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Boston by walk and bus
The journey time between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Boston is around 8h 8m and covers a distance of around 197 miles. The fastest journey normally takes 5h 28m. Services are operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA) and Greyhound USA. Typically seven services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Route overview
First and last service
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Boston walk and bus schedules
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Capital District Transportation (CDTA)
Capital District Transportation (CDTA)
Capital District Transportation (CDTA)
Greyhound USA
Greyhound USA
Greyhound USA
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Boston is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 3h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Boston is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct bus from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station to Boston. However, there are services departing from Congress Station- 3rd St & Congress St and arriving at Boston via Broadway & Orange St / Van Tromp St and Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Boston is 136 miles. The road distance is 175 miles.
The best way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Boston without a car is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $28 - $40.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Boston, including transfers.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany station.
The best way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Boston is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $28 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $470 and takes 3h 39m.
There is no direct flight from Albany Airport to Boston Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 9m and has one stopover.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
- Distance: 136.5 miles
- Duration: 6h 49m
What companies run services between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Albany to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $25 - $35 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston South Station once daily. Tickets cost $35 - $55 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany to Boston via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $550
Flights from Albany to Boston via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $550
Flights from Albany to Boston via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany to Boston via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $600
Flights from Albany to Boston via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $650
Flights from Albany to Boston via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany to Boston via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany to Boston via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $500
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
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Boston South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Premium
- $200 - $280
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $60 - $90
- Business Seat
- $60 - $90
- Phone
- 617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Worcester to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7 - $13
- Website
- MBTA
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 Albany to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25 - $35
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $25 - $35
- Flexible
- $45 - $70
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- cdta.org
Bus from Riverfront Station - River St & Front St to Madison Ave & Green Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- cdta.org
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Albany Greyhound Bus Terminal, Albany, NY to Union Station, Worcester, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Boston is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Boston.
Delta, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines offer flights from Albany Airport to Boston Airport.
There are 385+ hotels available in Boston. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Albany Airport is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $30 - $40.