How to get from Albany-Rensselaer to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus?

From Albany-Rensselaer to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus

To get from Albany-Rensselaer to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 214 bus from East St & Herrick St (Joseph Bruno Rail Station) station to Defreestville Park & Ride station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 224 bus and finally take the 87 bus from Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St station to 15th St & Rpi Walk Over Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $4.50. The bus schedule from Albany-Rensselaer may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on the Moovit app.

80min$4.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 214214
Bus - 224224
Bus - 8787
Walk to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Leaves from East St & Herrick St (Joseph Bruno Rail Station)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East St & Herrick St (Joseph Bruno Rail Station)
    ID 00318
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 214214
    Wait for bus
    214
    Empire State Plaza To East Greenbush Tech Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Defreestville Park & Ride
    ID 09037
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 224224
    Wait for bus
    224
    Esp Concourse To Downtown Troy
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St
    ID 07125
    23 min
  • 6
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Downtown Troy To Brunswick
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    15th St & Rpi Walk Over Bridge
    ID 02886
    15 min
  • 8
    Walk to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Walk to
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    110 8th St
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Albany-Rensselaer to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

The distance between Albany-Rensselaer, Troy and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy is approximately 12.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Albany-Rensselaer to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Troy – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Albany-Rensselaer to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

To check the bus schedule from Albany-Rensselaer to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Albany-Rensselaer) and destination (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Albany-Rensselaer to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 214, Bus line 224, Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct bus between Albany-Rensselaer and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Albany-Rensselaer to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

    The 214 bus line goes from East St & Herrick St (Joseph Bruno Rail Station) station near Albany-Rensselaer in Rensselaer to Defreestville Park & Ride station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Defreestville Park & Ride station near Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy.

  • How long does it take to travel from Albany-Rensselaer to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus?

    The total travel time between Albany-Rensselaer in Rensselaer and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy by bus is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Albany-Rensselaer to get to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

    Get on the 214 bus from the East St & Herrick St (Joseph Bruno Rail Station) stop near Albany-Rensselaer in Rensselaer.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Albany-Rensselaer and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

    Get off the bus at the Defreestville Park & Ride stop, which is closest to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy.

  • How much is the bus fare from Albany-Rensselaer to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

    The ride from Albany-Rensselaer to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute costs $4.50.

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