There are 8 ways to get from Wilmington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by train, plane, bus or car
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Train to Philadelphia, fly • 3h 35m
Cheapest option
Bus • 7h 19m
6 alternative options
Train to Baltimore, fly • 3h 38m
Train to Newark, fly • 3h 59m
Train to New York La Guardia, fly • 4h 47m
Train • 6h 26m
Bus via Albany, NY • 7h 9m
Drive • 4h 42m
Wilmington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by train, bus and walk
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The cheapest way to get from Wilmington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to bus via Albany, NY which costs $45 - $55 and takes 7h 9m.
The quickest way to get from Wilmington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to train and fly which costs $230 - $1,100 and takes 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilmington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station. However, there are services departing from Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St. and arriving at Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton St via New York, NY - Midtown, Western Ave & Sprague Pl and S. Pearl Station - State St & S. Pearl St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Wilmington and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 229 miles. The road distance is 269.1 miles.
The best way to get from Wilmington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs $60 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Wilmington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, including transfers.
Wilmington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Rockledge Bus, depart from Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St. station.
The best way to get from Wilmington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs $60 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus via Albany, NY, which costs $45 - $55 and takes 7h 9m.
The quickest flight from Philadelphia Airport to Albany Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Wilmington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at Albany, NY station.
- Distance: 229.2 miles
- Duration: 3h 35m
What companies run services between Wilmington, DE, USA and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Wilmington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute via New York Penn Station, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, East St & Herrick St, Broadway & Orange St / Van Tromp St, Broadway & Orange St, and Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wilmington to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute via New York, NY - Midtown, Albany, NY, Western Ave & Sprague Pl, S. Pearl Station - State St & S. Pearl St, and Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton St in around 7h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $900
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from New York La Guardia to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $550
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-523-6590
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12 - $70
- Website
- http://www.amtrak.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Book at
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $12 - $35
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $24 - $70
- Business Class Seat
- $35 - $95
Train from Wilmington to Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14 - $85
- Website
- http://www.amtrak.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Book at
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $14 - $45
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $27 - $85
- Business Class Seat
- $45 - $120
Train from Wilmington to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15 - $90
- Website
- http://www.amtrak.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Book at
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $15 - $50
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $29 - $90
- Business Class Seat
- $50 - $130
Train from Wilmington to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16 - $95
- Website
- http://www.amtrak.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Book at
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $16 - $50
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $95
- Business Class Seat
- $50 - $130
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.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14 - $75
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $14 - $40
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $25 - $70
- Business Seat - Adult
- $28 - $75
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $50 - $80
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $95 - $150
- First Class - Adult
- $100 - $160
Train from Wilmington to Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20 - $130
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $20 - $65
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $35 - $110
- Business Seat - Adult
- $40 - $130
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $65 - $110
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $120 - $200
- First Class - Adult
- $130 - $220
Train from Wilmington to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25 - $160
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $25 - $80
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $40 - $140
- Business Seat - Adult
- $45 - $160
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $75 - $130
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $130 - $240
- First Class - Adult
- $150 - $260
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Wilmington to Gray 30th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1 - $9
- Website
- http://www.septa.org/
- 65 and over
- $1 - $2
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.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22 - $35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $22 - $35
- Premium
- $170 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $30 - $45
- Business Seat
- $27 - $40
Train from Wilmington to Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26 - $40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $26 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Business Seat
- $35 - $55
Train from Wilmington to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $45
- Premium
- $190 - $270
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $45 - $70
- Business Seat
- $45 - $65
Train from New York Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $45
- Premium
- $190 - $270
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $50 - $75
- Business Seat
- $50 - $70
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from New York Penn Station to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $95
- Website
- http://www.viarail.ca/
- Escape
- $26 - $40
- Business
- $70 - $85
- Economy
- $47 - $51
- EconomyPlus
- $65 - $95
- Phone
- 7577171677VA
- climing44@yahoo.com
- Website
- rockledgebus.com
Bus from Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St. to Midtown - 888, 6th Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19 - $26
- Book at
- GoToBus
- Website
- gotobus.com
Bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Albany, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25
- Schedules at
- gotobus.com
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wilmington Bus Station to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19 - $28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Economy
- $19 - $28
- Flexible
- $35 - $55
Bus from New York to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21 - $30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Economy
- $21 - $30
- Flexible
- $40 - $60
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from New York, Ny to Albany, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Schedules at
- trailways.com
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