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Compare bus, train, and flight for Boston, MA to Rensselaer, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Rensselaer, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 137 miles (222 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$101 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Rensselaer, NY:
A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Rensselaer, NY costing on average $101 (€80).
A bus is $452 (€361) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Rensselaer, NY costing on average $508 (€406).
Other travel options to Rensselaer, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Flight takes on average 10h 24m.
Travel optionsfrom Boston, MA to Rensselaer, NY
How to get from Boston, MA to Rensselaer, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Boston, MA to Rensselaer, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:50 PM5h10Boston, MA11:00 PMRensselaer, NY$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:50 PM5h10Boston, MA11:00 PMRensselaer, NY$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:15 PM4h05Boston, MA1:20 AMRensselaer, NY$541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Rensselaer, NY:
A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Rensselaer, NY costing on average $101 (€80).
A bus is $452 (€361) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Rensselaer, NY costing on average $508 (€406).
Other travel options to Rensselaer, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Flight takes on average 10h 24m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston, MA and Rensselaer, NY as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY.
- Flights mostly depart from Edward L. Logan International Airport and arrive in Albany International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Boston, Bus Terminal South Station and arrive in Albany, Bus Terminal.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Rensselaer, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Rensselaer, NY by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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