The cheapest and fastest buses from Rensselaer, NY to Schenectady, NY
Cheapest price
$2
Average price
$3
Fastest journey
44 m
Average duration
44 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rensselaer, NY to Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, NY will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2.
Of the 14 buses that leave Rensselaer, NY for Schenectady, NY on Sat, Jun 20, 9 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 25 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 44 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 44 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.
8:25 PM0h49Rensselaer, NY9:14 PMSchenectady, NY$21One-way0 transfers
8:45 PM0h49Rensselaer, NY9:34 PMSchenectady, NY$21One-way0 transfers
9:05 PM0h44Rensselaer, NY9:49 PMSchenectady, NY$21One-way0 transfers
9:25 PM0h44Rensselaer, NY10:09 PMSchenectady, NY$21One-way0 transfers
9:45 PM0h44Rensselaer, NY10:29 PMSchenectady, NY$21One-way0 transfers
9:05 PM0h44Rensselaer, NY9:49 PMSchenectady, NY$21One-way0 transfers
9:25 PM0h44Rensselaer, NY10:09 PMSchenectady, NY$21One-way0 transfers
9:45 PM0h44Rensselaer, NY10:29 PMSchenectady, NY$21One-way0 transfers
10:05 PM0h44Rensselaer, NY10:49 PMSchenectady, NY$21One-way0 transfers
10:35 PM0h44Rensselaer, NY11:19 PMSchenectady, NY$21One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Rensselaer, NY to Schenectady, NY
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rensselaer, NY to Schenectady, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$3 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price |
1h 31m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rensselaer, NY to Schenectady, NY:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rensselaer, NY to Schenectady, NY costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Schenectady, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 1m.
Rensselaer, NY to Schenectady, NY Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 12:49AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:17AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 07:49AM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 08:01AM | Arrival Time 08:47AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 08:31AM | Arrival Time 09:17AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 09:01AM | Arrival Time 09:47AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 09:16AM | Arrival Time 10:22AM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 09:21AM | Arrival Time 10:07AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 09:41AM | Arrival Time 10:27AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 10:01AM | Arrival Time 10:47AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 10:11AM | Arrival Time 10:57AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:22AM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 10:31AM | Arrival Time 11:23AM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 10:46AM | Arrival Time 11:52AM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 10:51AM | Arrival Time 11:43AM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 11:11AM | Arrival Time 12:03PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:22PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 11:31AM | Arrival Time 12:23PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 11:41AM | Arrival Time 12:52PM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 11:51AM | Arrival Time 12:43PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 12:11PM | Arrival Time 01:03PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:22PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 12:31PM | Arrival Time 01:27PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 12:41PM | Arrival Time 01:52PM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 12:51PM | Arrival Time 01:47PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 01:11PM | Arrival Time 02:07PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:22PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 01:31PM | Arrival Time 02:27PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 01:46PM | Arrival Time 02:53PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 01:51PM | Arrival Time 02:47PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 02:11PM | Arrival Time 03:07PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:23PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 02:31PM | Arrival Time 03:27PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 02:41PM | Arrival Time 03:53PM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 02:51PM | Arrival Time 03:47PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 09:14PM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:34PM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 09:49PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 10:09PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 10:29PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 09:56PM | Arrival Time 10:47PM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 10:49PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 10:16PM | Arrival Time 11:17PM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 11:19PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 10:56PM | Arrival Time 11:46PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 11:49PM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 11:16PM | Arrival Time 12:16AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 12:19AM | Duration 0h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Capital District Transportation (CDTA) | Departure Time 11:51PM | Arrival Time 06:46AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Compare prices and tickets Rensselaer, NY to Schenectady, NY by train or bus
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rensselaer, NY to Schenectady, NY
Buses from Rensselaer, NY to Schenectady, NY run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:25, the last at 20:10. The fastest bus covers the 15 miles (25 km) distance in 44m.
Distance 15 miles (25 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€2) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 44m |
First bus 9:25 AM |
Last bus 8:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 3 days |
Bus providers: Capital District Transportation (CDTA) from Rensselaer, NY to Schenectady, NYYou can travel by bus between Rensselaer, NY to Schenectady, NY with Capital District Transportation (CDTA) for as low as $2 (€2). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Capital District Transportation (CDTA)
FAQs: Bus from Rensselaer, NY to Schenectady, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rensselaer, NY to Schenectady, NY by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Schenectady, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular bus stations from Rensselaer, NY to Schenectady, NY
Most Rensselaer, NY to Schenectady, NY buses use the Albany, Hamilton Street (Greyhound Station) to Schenectady, State St / Water St station pair. Use this guide to compare Rensselaer, NY and Schenectady, NY bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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