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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Rensselaer, NY to Plattsburgh, NY
Cheapest price
$92
Average price
$92
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
230 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rensselaer, NY to Plattsburgh, NY 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 Plattsburgh, NY will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $92.
Of the 2 buses that leave Rensselaer, NY for Plattsburgh, NY on Sun, Jun 21, 2 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 230 km distance in an average of 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h 30 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.
12:30 AM3h00Rensselaer, NY3:30 AMPlattsburgh, NY$921One-way0 transfers- 2:50 PM3h30Rensselaer, NY6:20 PMPlattsburgh, NY$921One-way0 transfers
- 12:30 AM3h00Rensselaer, NY3:30 AMPlattsburgh, NY$921One-way0 transfers
- 2:50 PM3h30Rensselaer, NY6:20 PMPlattsburgh, NY$921One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Rensselaer, NY to Plattsburgh, NY
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rensselaer, NY to Plattsburgh, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $79. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $79, and a bus costs an average of $92.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$92 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rensselaer, NY to Plattsburgh, NY:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rensselaer, NY to Plattsburgh, NY costing on average $92 (€75).
Other travel options to Plattsburgh, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
You'll arrive about -1h -48m sooner (3h 15m by bus vs 2h 27m by car) and save roughly $-59.50 (€-48.68) compared to fuel and tolls ($92 (€75) vs $32 (€26)). 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 Trailways.
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 Plattsburgh, NY Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Trailways | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Trailways | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Live departures
Rensselaer, NY to Plattsburgh, NY bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rensselaer, NY to Plattsburgh, NY buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 AM Rensselaer, NY | 3h00 | 3:30 AM Plattsburgh, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rensselaer, NY to Plattsburgh, NY
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Buses from Rensselaer, NY to Plattsburgh, NY run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $92 (€75) but you can travel from only $79 (€65) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 142 miles (230 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 142 miles (230 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $92 (€75) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 12:50 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Bus providers: Trailways from Rensselaer, NY to Plattsburgh, NYYou can travel by bus between Rensselaer, NY to Plattsburgh, NY with Trailways for as low as $79 (€65). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Rensselaer, NY to Plattsburgh, NY
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