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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 an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. 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 $47, while a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 137 miles (222 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m 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 $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rensselaer, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $53.
A bus is $589 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rensselaer, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $637.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Flight takes on average 12h 49m.
Tickets start at around $53 compared to roughly $50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.80. The journey takes 5h 14m versus 2h 43m 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 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.
- 10:30 AM4h00Albany, Bus Terminal2:30 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:30 AM4h00Albany, Bus Terminal2:30 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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AA603810:50 AM3h35Albany International Airport2:25 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$10651One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 2:45 PM3h40Albany, Bus Terminal6:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$411One-way0 transfers
- 7:20 AM5h05Albany, Bus Terminal12:25 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$411One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:45 PM4h15Albany, Bus Terminal8:00 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$451One-way0 transfers
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AA35236:26 PM5h28Albany International Airport11:54 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$7751One-way1 transfer- AA2743+AA57887:18 PM13h15Albany International Airport8:33 AMEdward L. Logan International Airport$8651One-way1 transfer
AA4668+AA54543:06 PM5h41Albany International Airport8:47 PMEdward L. Logan International Airport$8691One-way1 transfer
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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 $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rensselaer, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $53.
A bus is $589 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rensselaer, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $637.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Flight takes on average 12h 49m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 9 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 Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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