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Compare train, bus, 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 an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, while a flight costs an average of €674.
Distance: 137 miles (222 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€202 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €674 Average price | €40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Boston, MA to Rensselaer, NY
Compare the available ways to get from Boston, MA to Rensselaer, NY, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Rensselaer, NY:
A bus is €160 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Rensselaer, NY costing on average €202.
A bus is €631 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Rensselaer, NY costing on average €674.
Other travel options to Rensselaer, NY take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 26m.
Train takes on average 7h 4m.
Tickets start at around €202 compared to roughly €40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€161. The journey takes 6h 34m versus 2h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 449 Lake Shore Limited
12:57 PM 5h13 Back Bay station, Boston, MA 6:10 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 449 Lake Shore Limited
12:57 PM 5h13 Back Bay station, Boston, MA 6:10 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 449 Lake Shore Limited
12:57 PM 5h13 Back Bay station, Boston, MA 6:10 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 1195 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service
6:30 AM 9h15 Back Bay station, Boston, MA 3:45 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY €128 1 One-way 1 transfer - 1087 Northeast Regional · 235 Empire Service
10:03 AM 7h44 Back Bay station, Boston, MA 5:47 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY €135 1 One-way 1 transfer - 1161 Northeast Regional · 291 Ethan Allen Express
9:05 AM 7h44 Back Bay station, Boston, MA 4:49 PM Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY €169 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Boston, MA to Rensselaer, NY
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Rensselaer, NY:
A bus is €160 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Rensselaer, NY costing on average €202.
A bus is €631 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Rensselaer, NY costing on average €674.
Other travel options to Rensselaer, NY take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 26m.
Train takes on average 7h 4m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston, MA and Rensselaer, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edward L. Logan International Airport and arrive in Albany International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY.
- 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, Amtrak to go to Rensselaer, NY by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, piedmont airlines to go to Rensselaer, NY by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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