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

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There are 5 ways to get from University of Rochester 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 27m
    $50–140

  2. Drive 223.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from University of Rochester to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institutecar223.6 mi
    4h 8m
    $41–59

  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 / ...
    6h 53m
    $57–126

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeROC - ALB
    5h 17m
    $106–420

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NYbusOurBus
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse, NY to Albany, NYbusOurBus
    7h 15m
    $56–146

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

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between University of Rochester, 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 $45–120 and the journey takes 4h 9m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of Rochester to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute via Rochester Bus Stop, Syracuse, Gateway Plaza Mobility Center, and Ferry St & 3rd St in around 6h 53m.

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