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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Columbus, OH to Rensselaer, NY
Cheapest price
$192
Average price
$192
Fastest journey
1 d 1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 d 1 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
828 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Columbus, OH 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 Columbus, OH to Rensselaer, NY will cost around $192 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $192.
Of the 1 buses that leave Columbus, OH for Rensselaer, NY on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 828 km distance in an average of 1 d 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 1 h 5 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 1 d 1 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
12:50 PM25h05Columbus, OH1:55 PMRensselaer, NY$1921One-way0 transfers
- 12:50 PM25h05Columbus, OH1:55 PMRensselaer, NY$1921One-way0 transfers
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Compare bus and flight for Columbus, OH to Rensselaer, NY
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Columbus, OH to Rensselaer, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $192. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $192, and a flight costs an average of $176.
Distance: 514 miles (828 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$196 Average price Cheapest | $287 Average price | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 38m Average total duration 23h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Columbus, OH to Rensselaer, NY:
A bus is $91 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Columbus, OH to Rensselaer, NY costing on average $287 (€235).
Other travel options to Rensselaer, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 8m.
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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.
Columbus, OH to Rensselaer, NY Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $192 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator SkyHorse / Jaguar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $151 |
Live departures
Columbus, OH to Rensselaer, NY bus times
The table below shows live departures for Columbus, OH to Rensselaer, NY buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 10:30 PM Columbus, OH | 21h25 | 7:55 PM Rensselaer, NY | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Columbus, OH to Rensselaer, NY
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Buses from Columbus, OH to Rensselaer, NY run on average 3 times per day, taking around 23h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $192 (€157) but you can travel from only $176 (€144) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 514 miles (828 km) distance in 21h 10m.
Distance 514 miles (828 km) |
Average bus duration 23h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $192 (€157) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 21h 10m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Bus providers: SkyHorse / Jaguar from Columbus, OH to Rensselaer, NYYou can travel by bus between Columbus, OH to Rensselaer, NY with SkyHorse / Jaguar for as low as $176 (€144). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Columbus, OH to Rensselaer, NY
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