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How to get fromUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst to Rensselaer Polytechnic Instituteby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), bus or train

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There are 6 ways to get from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Springfield Union StationbusGreyhound US0256S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbusGreyhound US0270 / ...
    4h 17m
    $32–105

  2. Drive 81.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institutecar81.4 mi
    2h 15m
    $15–22

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    5h 42m
    $45–235

  4. Bus, line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from Haigis Mall to Masonic St / Academy of MusicbusB43
    2. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Union Station Bay 10bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus
    4. Take the bus from Broadway & Orange St to Congress Station - 4th St & Congress Stbus22 / ...
    4h 59m

  5. Bus, line 12 bus, line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from Haigis Mall to Masonic St / Academy of MusicbusB43
    2. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Union Station Bay 10bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Albanybus
    4. Take the bus from SUNY Collins Circle to Washington Ave & S. Swan Stbus12
    5. Take the bus from S. Swan St & Washington Ave to Congress Station - 4th St & Congress Stbus22 / ...
    5h 43m

  6. Bus, train, line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from Haigis Mall to Masonic St / Academy of MusicbusB43
    2. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Union Station Bay 10bus
    3. Take the train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
    4. Take the bus from Broadway & Orange St to Congress Station - 4th St & Congress Stbus22 / ...
    6h 25m

University of Massachusetts Amherst to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by foot and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA, USA and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute via University of Massachusetts Amherst, Springfield Union Station, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Albany Bus Terminal, Broadway & Steuben St, Broadway & Orange St, and Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–220 and the journey takes 2h 44m.

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