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

The cheapest way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Philadelphia is to line 370 bus and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $210 - $550.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Congress Station- 3rd St & Congress St and arriving at Philadelphia via Albany and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

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

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.

Train or bus from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Philadelphia is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $65 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $160 and takes 7h 34m.

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Philadelphia

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

The distance between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Philadelphia is 244 miles. The road distance is 231.7 miles.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Q: Can I drive from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Philadelphia is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Philadelphia.

There are 8 ways to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
6h 24m
$66–724
Drive 230.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Philadelphia230.4 mi
4h 32m
$42–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albany to New YorkAdt 287 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0305 / ...
7h 34m
$48–156
Line 370 bus, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
1. Take the bus from Riverfront Station - New 3rd St & Front St to Rt 7 & Ronald Dr
2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)ALB - PHL
4h 28m
$214–504
Line 182 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Congress Station- 3rd St & Congress St to Madison Ave & Green Street182
2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to New York Midtown
3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia
8h 23m
$46–142
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)ALB - LGA
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
5h 57m
$238–1,210
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)ALB - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
5h 47m
$238–1,406
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)ALB - DCA
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
6h 30m
$156–1,510

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

77Weekly Services

6h 24mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 242.3 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a vehicle from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to 30th Street Station via Congress Station- 3rd St & Congress St, Clinton Square Station - N. Pearl St & Clinton Ave, Broadway & Steuben St, East St & Herrick St, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Philadelphia via Congress Station- 3rd St & Congress St, Clinton Square Station - N. Pearl St & Clinton Ave, Albany, New York, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 7h 34m.

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