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Crailo State Historic Site
State historic house museum exploring early Dutch settlement, trade, and daily life along the upper Hudson.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Croton-on-Hudson, NY to Rensselaer, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $110 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $110, while a flight costs an average of $914.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$110 Average price Cheapest | $914 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Croton-on-Hudson, NY to Rensselaer, NY:
A train is $805 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Croton-on-Hudson, NY to Rensselaer, NY costing on average $914.
Other travel options to Rensselaer, NY take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 36m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (1h 49m by train vs 1h 58m by car). Tickets start at around $110 compared to roughly $24 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Trains from Croton-on-Hudson, NY to Rensselaer, NY run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $41 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:26. The fastest train covers the 99 miles (160 km) distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 99 miles (160 km) |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:26 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 84 days |
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State historic house museum exploring early Dutch settlement, trade, and daily life along the upper Hudson.
Regional history museum in nearby Troy with changing exhibitions on local culture, industry, and the Hudson Valley.
College museum presenting contemporary and historical art in thoughtfully curated exhibitions open to the public.
Scenic riverside trail and public park with skyline views, walking paths, and a popular overlook above the Hudson.
Popular urban rail-trail crossing forests and neighborhoods, suited to walking and cycling near Rensselaer.
Wooded city park with sports fields, picnic spots, and easy local walks for a relaxed outdoor stop.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Croton-on-Hudson, NY to Rensselaer, NY by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rensselaer, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Croton-on-Hudson, NY to Rensselaer, NY trains use the Cronton-Harmon Station to Albany-Rensselaer Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Croton-on-Hudson, NY and Rensselaer, NY train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cronton-Harmon Station is 2 km from Croton-on-Hudson city centre. Public transport options include:
Cronton-Harmon Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Tavern at Croton Landing, Ocean House
ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Cronton-Harmon Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Cronton-Harmon Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cronton-Harmon Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cronton-Harmon Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cronton-Harmon Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include The Inn on the Hudson, Croton Colonial Diner.
Albany-Rensselaer Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Albany-Rensselaer Station.
Ticket office support is available at Albany-Rensselaer Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Albany-Rensselaer Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Albany-Rensselaer Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Albany-Rensselaer Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
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