How far is New York City from Rensselaer?

About 684 miles (1103 km) separate New York City and Rensselaer.

Bus New York City to Rensselaer from $138 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for New York City to Rensselaer on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:00am	NYC Chinatown Lucky Star	1d 22h	8:05am	Rensselaer	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:00pm	GW Bridge	1d 13h	8:05am	Rensselaer	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	9:00pm	Chinatown	1d 12h	8:05am	Rensselaer	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	New York Port Authority	1d 10h	8:05am	Rensselaer	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:59pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 9h	8:05am	Rensselaer	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Rensselaer

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Rensselaer. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 59 minutes and with fares starting at just $149, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

686 milesDistance

101kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$103 - $323	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$149 - $762	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 101kg CO₂e

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Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,369 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New York City to Rensselaer by bus

How far is New York City from Rensselaer?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$138

11/17

$104

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11/19

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11/20

$138

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11/22

$138

11/23

$138

The cheapest trip from New York City to Rensselaer was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $104

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York City to Rensselaer, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $104 to $176 for a bus ticket from New York City to Rensselaer based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $138 which is on 2025-11-20.