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4.6Travel optionsfrom Rensselaer, NY to Boston, MA
How to get from Rensselaer, NY to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rensselaer, NY to Boston, MA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:45 PM3h40Albany, Bus Terminal6:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station€371One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:45 PM3h40Albany, Bus Terminal6:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station€371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus7:15 PM3h10Albany, Bus Terminal10:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station€401One-way0 transfers
Other options
448 Lake Shore Limited3:27 PM4h57Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY8:24 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA€611One-way0 transfers- 448 Lake Shore Limited3:27 PM5h05Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY8:32 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€611One-way0 transfers
- 68 Adirondack · 66 Northeast Regional7:35 PM14h30Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY10:05 AMSouth Station, Boston, MA€1951One-way1 transfer
- 10:30 AM4h00Albany, Bus Terminal2:30 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station€371One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:45 PM3h25Albany, Bus Terminal7:10 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station€401One-way0 transfers
- 7:20 AM5h05Albany, Bus Terminal12:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station€401One-way0 transfers
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AA27007:30 PM13h16Albany International Airport8:46 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport€4811One-way1 transfer- AA5943+AA27006:30 PM14h16Albany International Airport8:46 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport€4811One-way1 transfer
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AA46683:03 PM7h23Albany International Airport10:26 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport€5911One-way1 transfer
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rensselaer, NY to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rensselaer, NY to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 8m. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 137 miles (222 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€110 Average price | €46 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m 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 Rensselaer, NY to Boston, MA:
A bus is €64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rensselaer, NY to Boston, MA costing on average €110.
A bus is €434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rensselaer, NY to Boston, MA costing on average €480.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 4m.
Flight takes on average 8h 18m.
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FAQs: Travel from Rensselaer, NY to Boston, MA
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This is compared to other travel options from Rensselaer, NY to Boston, MA:
A bus is €64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rensselaer, NY to Boston, MA costing on average €110.
A bus is €434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rensselaer, NY to Boston, MA costing on average €480.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 4m.
Flight takes on average 8h 18m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rensselaer, NY and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Albany International Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
- Buses mostly depart from Albany, Bus Terminal and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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