How to get from The Desmond Hotel to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus?

From The Desmond Hotel to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus

To get from The Desmond Hotel to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 117 bus from Albany Shaker Rd & Rt.155 station to Rt 7 & Ronald Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 370 bus and finally take the 289 bus from Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton St station to Sage Ave @ Troy Building station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $4.50. The bus schedule from The Desmond Hotel may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on the Moovit app.

69min$4.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 117117
Bus - 370370
Bus - 289289
Walk to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Leaves from Albany Shaker Rd & Rt.155

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albany Shaker Rd & Rt.155
    ID 00174
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Crossgates Mall To Latham Via Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rt 7 & Ronald Dr
    ID 02474
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rt 7 & Ronald Dr
    ID 03621
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 370370
    Wait for bus
    370
    Schenectady Via Rivers Casino & Latham Shoppes
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton St
    ID 07130
    32 min
  • 7
    Bus - 289289
    Wait for bus
    289
    Griswold Heights To St. Mary's Hospital
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sage Ave @ Troy Building
    ID 12014
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Walk to
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Sage Avenue
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from The Desmond Hotel to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

The distance between The Desmond Hotel, Troy and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy is approximately 12.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from The Desmond Hotel 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 The Desmond Hotel to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

To check the bus schedule from The Desmond Hotel to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (The Desmond Hotel) 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 The Desmond Hotel to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 117, Bus line 370, Bus line 289.

  • Is there a direct bus between The Desmond Hotel and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from The Desmond Hotel to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

    The 117 bus line goes from Albany Shaker Rd & Rt.155 station near The Desmond Hotel in Colonie to Rt 7 & Ronald Dr station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Rt 7 & Ronald Dr station near Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy.

  • How long does it take to travel from The Desmond Hotel to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus?

    The total travel time between The Desmond Hotel in Colonie and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy by bus is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near The Desmond Hotel to get to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

    Get on the 117 bus from the Albany Shaker Rd & Rt.155 stop near The Desmond Hotel in Colonie.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between The Desmond Hotel and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

    Get off the bus at the Rt 7 & Ronald Dr stop, which is closest to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy.

  • How much is the bus fare from The Desmond Hotel to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

    The ride from The Desmond Hotel to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute costs $4.50.

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