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

The cheapest way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Times Square is to bus via Albany, NY which costs $22 - $30 and takes 4h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Times Square is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Times Square?

No, there is no direct bus from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station to Times Square. However, there are services departing from Congress Station- 3rd St & Congress St and arriving at New York via Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Times Square?

The distance between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Times Square is 181 miles. The road distance is 154.6 miles.

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

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

Train or bus from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Times Square?

The best way to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Times Square is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $29 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 4h 33m.

Can I drive from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Times Square?

Yes, the driving distance between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Times Square is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Times Square.

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Times Square

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Times Square, including transfers.

There are 5 ways to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Times Square by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or subway

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Albany to New YorkAdt 287 / ...
4h 31m
$30–112
Bus via Albany, NY
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - MidtownNyc / ...
4h 34m
$23–30
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
4h 33m
$52–124
Drive 153.7 mi
1. Drive from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Times Square153.7 mi
2h 53m
$28–41
Line 370 bus, fly, line 7 subway
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 Laguardia Airport (LGA)ALB - LGA
3. Take the subway from 74 St-Broadway to 42 St-Times Square
4h 5m

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Times Square by foot and bus

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4h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 180.1 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?

Trailways operates a bus from Albany to New York every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–110 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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