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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 train, with an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. 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 train costs an average of €34, while a bus costs an average of €42.
Distance: 137 miles (222 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€34 Average price Cheapest | €42 Average price | €40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m 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 €180 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Rensselaer, NY costing on average €225.
A bus is €651 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Rensselaer, NY costing on average €696.
Other travel options to Rensselaer, NY take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 28m.
Train takes on average 7h 4m.
Tickets start at around €225 compared to roughly €40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-185.03. 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 AM3h20Boston, Bus Terminal South Station10:20 AMAlbany, Bus Terminal€331One-way0 transfers
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- 7:00 AM3h20Boston, Bus Terminal South Station10:20 AMAlbany, Bus Terminal€331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:00 AM3h20Boston, Bus Terminal South Station10:20 AMAlbany, Bus Terminal€331One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:55 PM4h45Boston, Bus Terminal South Station6:40 PMAlbany, Bus Terminal€331One-way0 transfers
- 12:30 PM3h25Boston, Bus Terminal South Station3:55 PMAlbany, Bus Terminal€341One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:15 PM3h30Boston, Bus Terminal South Station7:45 PMAlbany, Bus Terminal€341One-way0 transfers
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AA50657:44 PM4h05Edward L. Logan International Airport11:49 PMAlbany International Airport€6341One-way1 transfer- AA2788+
AA58049:29 AM7h27Edward L. Logan International Airport4:56 PMAlbany International Airport€7441One-way1 transfer - AA1776+AA58773:15 PM8h11Edward L. Logan International Airport11:26 PMAlbany International Airport€7441One-way1 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 €180 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Boston, MA to Rensselaer, NY costing on average €225.
A bus is €651 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Rensselaer, NY costing on average €696.
Other travel options to Rensselaer, NY take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 28m.
Train takes on average 7h 4m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 11 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.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Edward L. Logan International Airport and arrive in Albany International Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Rensselaer, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Rensselaer, NY by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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