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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Charlottesville, VA to Rensselaer, NY
Cheapest price
$178
Average price
$180
Fastest journey
11 h 55 m
Average duration
13 h 10 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
651 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Charlottesville, VA to Rensselaer, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Charlottesville, VA to Rensselaer, NY will cost around $180 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $178.
It's difficult to get from Charlottesville, VA to Rensselaer, NY without transferring at least 3 times.
6:55 AM11h55Charlottesville, VA6:50 PMRensselaer, NY$1781One-way4 transfers- 6:55 AM14h25Charlottesville, VA9:20 PMRensselaer, NY$1821One-way3 transfers
- 6:55 AM11h55Charlottesville, VA6:50 PMRensselaer, NY$1781One-way4 transfers
- 6:55 AM14h25Charlottesville, VA9:20 PMRensselaer, NY$1821One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Charlottesville, VA to Rensselaer, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlottesville, VA to Rensselaer, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $178. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $178, and a flight costs an average of $364.
Distance: 404 miles (651 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$180 Average price Cheapest | $284 Average price | $364 Average price | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 28m Average total duration 14h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 36m Average total duration 18h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration Fastest 6h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Charlottesville, VA to Rensselaer, NY:
A bus is $104 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlottesville, VA to Rensselaer, NY costing on average $284 (€228).
A bus is $184 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlottesville, VA to Rensselaer, NY costing on average $364 (€292).
Other travel options to Rensselaer, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 58m.
Train takes on average 18h 6m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Live departures
Charlottesville, VA to Rensselaer, NY bus times
The table below shows live departures for Charlottesville, VA to Rensselaer, NY buses for tomorrow, Thursday, May 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 6:55 AM Charlottesville, VA | 11h55 | 6:50 PM Rensselaer, NY | 4 transfers | |
| 6:55 AM Charlottesville, VA | 14h25 | 9:20 PM Rensselaer, NY | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Charlottesville, VA to Rensselaer, NY
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Buses from Charlottesville, VA to Rensselaer, NY run on average 1 times per day, taking around 14h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $178 (€143) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 07:05, the last at 20:00. The fastest bus covers the 404 miles (651 km) distance in 11h 55m.
Distance 404 miles (651 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $178 (€143) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 11h 55m |
First bus 7:05 AM |
Last bus 8:00 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Bus providers: Charlottesville Area Transit from Charlottesville, VA to Rensselaer, NYYou can travel by bus between Charlottesville, VA to Rensselaer, NY with Charlottesville Area Transit for as low as $178 (€143). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Charlottesville, VA to Rensselaer, NY
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