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 16m and costs $240 - $600.

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 Bus Terminal, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

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

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY 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 21m and costs $50 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 6h 37m.

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.

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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 21m to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Philadelphia, including transfers.

There are 7 ways to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, 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 21m
$54–704
Drive 230.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Philadelphia230.4 mi
4h 32m
$42–61
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0236
6h 37m
$46–112
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 16m
$242–554
Line 182 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Congress Station- 3rd St & Congress St to Madison Ave & Green Street182
2. Take the bus from Albany to New York
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Trenton Transit CenterNec
4. Take the train from Trenton to Suburban StationTre
8h 50m
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 46m
$247–1,310
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 45m
$236–1,406

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

77Weekly Services

6h 21mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 242.3 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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 21m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Philadelphia once daily. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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