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How to get from Colonie to Rensselaer by bus?

From Colonie to Rensselaer by bus

To get from Colonie to Rensselaer in Albany, take the 905 bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall station to Broadway/Suny Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Av station. Next, take the 214 bus from Broadway/Suny Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Av station to East St & Herrick St (Rensselaer Rail Station) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $3.50.

44min$3.50
Bus - 905905
Bus - 214214
Leaves from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Colonie
  • 2
    Bus - 905905
    Wait for bus
    905
    Schenectady To Albany
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway/Suny Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Av
    ID 03937
    25 min
  • 4
    Bus - 214214
    Wait for bus
    214
    Empire State Plaza To Walmart - Rensselaer
  • 5
    Ride to bus station East St & Herrick St (Rensselaer Rail Station)
    Ride to bus station
    East St & Herrick St (Rensselaer Rail Station)
    ID 00318
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Colonie to Rensselaer by bus via 1 and 214

To get from Colonie to Rensselaer in Albany, take the 1 bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall station to Broadway/Suny Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Av station. Next, take the 214 bus from Broadway/Suny Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Av station to East St & Herrick St (Rensselaer Rail Station) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

46min$3.00
Bus - 11
Bus - 214214
Leaves from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Colonie
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Colonie Center To Downtown Albany
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway/Suny Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Av
    ID 03937
    28 min
  • 4
    Bus - 214214
    Wait for bus
    214
    Empire State Plaza To Walmart - Rensselaer
  • 5
    Ride to bus station East St & Herrick St (Rensselaer Rail Station)
    Ride to bus station
    East St & Herrick St (Rensselaer Rail Station)
    ID 00318
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Colonie to Rensselaer

The distance between Colonie, Albany and Rensselaer, Albany is approximately 7.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Colonie to Rensselaer by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Albany – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Colonie

Colonie is located at Colonie, Albany and the nearest public transit station is Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center.

Bus stations close to Colonie:

  • Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center
  • Central Ave & Fuller Rd
  • 32 Wolf Rd (Bed Bath And Beyond)

Public transit stations close to Rensselaer, Albany

Rensselaer is located at Rensselaer, Albany and the nearest public transit station is East St & Willow St.

Train stations close to Rensselaer:

  • Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Rensselaer:

  • East St & Willow St
  • Broadway & Fourth Ave
  • East St & Wendell St

Alternative route from Colonie to Rensselaer by bus via 1 and 214

To get from Colonie to Rensselaer in Albany, take the 1 bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall station to Broadway/Suny Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Av station. Next, take the 214 bus from Broadway/Suny Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Av station to East St & Herrick St (Rensselaer Rail Station) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

46min$3.00
Bus - 11
Bus - 214214
Leaves from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Colonie
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Colonie Center To Downtown Albany
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway/Suny Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Av
    ID 03937
    28 min
  • 4
    Bus - 214214
    Wait for bus
    214
    Empire State Plaza To Walmart - Rensselaer
  • 5
    Ride to bus station East St & Herrick St (Rensselaer Rail Station)
    Ride to bus station
    East St & Herrick St (Rensselaer Rail Station)
    ID 00318
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Colonie to Rensselaer?

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Bus line 905, Bus line 214.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Colonie to Rensselaer?

    The alternative route takes 46 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 214.

  • Is there a direct bus between Colonie and Rensselaer in Albany?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Colonie to Rensselaer in Albany?

    The 905 bus line goes from Schenectady To Albany station near Colonie to Broadway/Suny Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Broadway/Suny Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Av station near Rensselaer in Albany

  • How long does it take to travel from Colonie to Rensselaer in Albany by bus?

    The total travel time between Colonie and Rensselaer in Albany by bus is about 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Colonie to get to Rensselaer in Albany?

    Get on the 905 bus from the Schenectady To Albany stop near Colonie in Albany.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Colonie and Rensselaer in Albany?

    Get off the bus at the Broadway/Suny Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Av stop, which is closest to Rensselaer in Albany.

  • When is the last bus from Colonie to Rensselaer in Albany?

    The last bus from Colonie to Rensselaer in Albany is the Central Avenue line. It leaves the Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall stop at 8:55 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Colonie to Rensselaer?

    The ride from Colonie to Rensselaer costs $3.50.