- Must visit
Hudson River Museum
A hands-on science and cultural center with Hudson River views, family exhibits, and a planetarium in the historic train station.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rensselaer, NY to Yonkers, 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 Yonkers, NY will cost around $96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $96.
It's difficult to get from Rensselaer, NY to Yonkers, NY without transferring at least 2 times.

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Buses from Rensselaer, NY to Yonkers, NY run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 118 miles (191 km) distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 118 miles (191 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 4 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Rensselaer, NY to Yonkers, NY.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Trailways | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 08:47AM | Duration 4h37 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Trailways | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:38PM | Duration 5h08 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Trailways | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:38PM | Duration 4h38 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Trailways | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 4h59 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Trailways | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:02PM | Duration 4h32 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Trailways | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Trailways | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:09PM | Duration 4h39 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Rensselaer, NY to Yonkers, NY buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:10 AM Rensselaer, NY | 4h37 | 8:47 AM Yonkers, NY | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Rensselaer, NY | 4h38 | 1:38 PM Yonkers, NY | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Rensselaer, NY | 4h59 | 4:29 PM Yonkers, NY | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Rensselaer, NY | 4h32 | 7:02 PM Yonkers, NY | 2 transfers | |
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A hands-on science and cultural center with Hudson River views, family exhibits, and a planetarium in the historic train station.
A contemporary gallery space showing rotating exhibitions by regional and national artists in the downtown waterfront district.
A museum preserving local firefighting history through vintage engines, equipment, and displays inside a historic firehouse setting.
A landscaped waterfront park with walking paths, public art, river views, and easy access to downtown Yonkers attractions.
A formal garden and park with Persian-inspired design, temple ruins, vistas, and seasonal plantings above the Hudson River.
A large county park with trails, river access, picnic areas, and broad water views that feel far from the city.
Thin-crust New York-style pizza is a regional staple in the Yonkers area, sold by the slice with a crisp base and foldable texture.
A classic New York bagel is kettle-boiled then baked for a chewy crust and dense crumb, often eaten plain or with cream cheese.
Pastrami on rye is a deli favorite of the New York region, made with cured smoked beef piled onto rye bread with mustard.
Upscale waterfront seafood and steak spot with Hudson River views, polished service, and a broad menu for dinner occasions.
Popular neighborhood Italian venue focused on red-sauce classics, pizza, and hearty portions in a relaxed family setting.
Classic Yonkers Italian restaurant known for pasta, seafood, and old-school dining rooms with a long local following.
Moderate for the New York area. Hotels can be cheaper than Manhattan, but dining and transit still add up for visitors.
Tip 15-20% in restaurants, more for great service. Taxis usually 10-15%. Cafes often have tip jars or card prompts.
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