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How to get fromRochester Institute of Technology to Rensselaer Polytechnic Instituteby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Rochester Institute of Technology to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationtrainEmpire Service / ...
    5h 34m
    $66–148

  2. Drive 224.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Rochester Institute of Technology to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institutecar224.6 mi
    4h 8m
    $41–60

  3. Bus via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus StationbusFlixBus 2685 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to SchenectadybusAdt 253 / ...
    7h 1m
    $75–146

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeROC - ALB
    5h 17m
    $202–518

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NYbusOurBus
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NYbusOurBus
    7h 20m
    $62–153

Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB) flights

Calendar92Weekly Planes
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rochester Institute of Technology, NY, USA and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 4h 9m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rochester Institute of Technology to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute via Rochester Bus Stop, Syracuse, Gateway Plaza Mobility Center, and Ferry St & 3rd St in around 7h 1m.

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