There are 3 ways to get from Utica to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Train, line 370 bus • 3h 5m
Cheapest option
Bus, line 370 bus • 3h 10m
1 alternative option
Drive • 1h 44m
Utica to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by train, bus and walk
The journey time between Utica and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is around 2h 49m and covers a distance of around 95 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 23 min. The fastest journey normally takes 2h 33m. Operated by Amtrak, VIA Rail and Capital District Transportation (CDTA), the Utica to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute service departs from Utica Amtrak Station and arrives in Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Typically 28 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Average journey times
Route information
First and last service
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Utica to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute train, bus and walk schedules
Departing Monday, October 25, 2021
Departing Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Departing Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Departing Thursday, October 28, 2021
Amtrak
Amtrak
Amtrak
Capital District Transportation (CDTA)
Capital District Transportation (CDTA)
Capital District Transportation (CDTA)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Utica to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 44m.
The quickest way to get from Utica to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 44m.
No, there is no direct bus from Utica to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station. However, there are services departing from Utica, NY and arriving at Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton St via Gateway Plaza - State St & Washington Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Utica and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 83 miles. The road distance is 99.2 miles.
The best way to get from Utica to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute without a car is to train and line 370 bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Utica to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, including transfers.
Utica to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Trailways New York, depart from Utica, NY station.
Utica to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), arrive at Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton St.
Yes, the driving distance between Utica to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Utica to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
There are 101+ hotels available in Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
- Distance: 83.2 miles
- Duration: 3h 5m
What companies run services between Utica, NY, USA and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Utica to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute via Schenectady, NY, Gateway Plaza - State St & Washington Ave, and Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton St in around 3h 10m.
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26 - $40
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Book at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $26 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Business Seat
- $35 - $55
- Phone
- +1 1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Utica to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $70
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $20 - $35
- Business
- $69 - $73
- Economy
- $41 - $43
- EconomyPlus
- $45 - $70
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- cdta.org
Bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- cdta.org
Bus from Gateway Plaza - State St & Washington Ave to Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton St
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- cdta.org
- Phone
- (800) 858-8555
- Website
- trailwaysny.com
Bus from Utica, NY to Schenectady, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19 - $27
- Book at
- trailwaysny.com
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