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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Rensselaer, NY to Burlington, VT
Cheapest price
$62
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
7 h 35 m
Average duration
7 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
208 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rensselaer, NY to Burlington, VT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rensselaer, NY to Burlington, VT will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
Of the 1 buses that leave Rensselaer, NY for Burlington, VT on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 208 km distance in an average of 7 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 35 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 7 h 35 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.
2:30 PM7h35Rensselaer, NY10:05 PMBurlington, VT$621One-way0 transfers
- 2:30 PM7h35Rensselaer, NY10:05 PMBurlington, VT$621One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Rensselaer, NY to Burlington, VT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rensselaer, NY to Burlington, VT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $737.
Distance: 129 miles (208 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$65 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $787 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 17m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rensselaer, NY to Burlington, VT:
A train is $23 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rensselaer, NY to Burlington, VT costing on average $65 (€54).
A train is $744 (€609) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rensselaer, NY to Burlington, VT costing on average $787 (€644).
Other travel options to Burlington, VT take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 46m.
Flight takes on average 6h 17m.
You'll arrive about -2h -37m sooner (4h 40m by bus vs 3h 3m by car) and save roughly $-36.56 (€-29.92) compared to fuel and tolls ($65 (€54) vs $29 (€24)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Vermont Translines.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Rensselaer, NY to Burlington, VT Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Vermont Translines | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:47PM | Duration 4h47 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Vermont Translines | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 12:42AM | Duration 4h47 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
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Rensselaer, NY to Burlington, VT bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rensselaer, NY to Burlington, VT buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 7:55 PM Rensselaer, NY | 4h47 | 12:42 AM Burlington, VT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
| 2:30 PM Rensselaer, NY | 7h35 | 10:05 PM Burlington, VT | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Rensselaer, NY to Burlington, VT
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Buses from Rensselaer, NY to Burlington, VT run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) but you can travel from only $39 (€32) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 04:58, the last at 13:33. The fastest bus covers the 129 miles (208 km) distance in 7h 35m.
Distance 129 miles (208 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 35m |
First bus 4:58 AM |
Last bus 1:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Bus providers: Vermont Translines from Rensselaer, NY to Burlington, VTYou can travel by bus between Rensselaer, NY to Burlington, VT with Vermont Translines for as low as $39 (€32). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Rensselaer, NY to Burlington, VT
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