How to get from Western Ave & Alton Rd to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus?

From Western Ave & Alton Rd to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus

To get from Western Ave & Alton Rd to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 114 bus from Western Ave & Alton Rd station to Albany Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VT bus and finally take the 286 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 17 min. The bus schedule from Western Ave & Alton Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on the Moovit app.

77min
Bus - 114114
Bus - VTVT
Bus - 286286
Walk to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Leaves from Western Ave & Alton Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Western Ave & Alton Rd
  • 2
    Bus - 114114
    Wait for bus
    114
    Crossgates To Ualbany Health Sciences Via Western/Madison
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albany Bus Terminal
    ID 10503
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albany-Hamilton St/Greyhound
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - VTVT
    Wait for bus
    VT
    Bennington Via Hoosick
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Troy Post Office
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Riverfront Station - 4th St & Fulton St
    ID 07130
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 286286
    Wait for bus
    286
    Downtown Troy To Vanderheyden Hall Via Myrtle Ave
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sage Ave @ Troy Building
    ID 12014
    3 min
  • 10
    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 Western Ave & Alton Rd to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

The distance between Western Ave & Alton Rd, Troy and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy is approximately 16.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western Ave & Alton Rd 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 Western Ave & Alton Rd to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

To check the bus schedule from Western Ave & Alton Rd to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Western Ave & Alton Rd) 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 Western Ave & Alton Rd to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 114, Bus line VT, Bus line 286.

  • Is there a direct bus between Western Ave & Alton Rd and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Western Ave & Alton Rd to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

    The 114 bus line goes from Albany Bus Terminal station near Western Ave & Alton Rd in Guilderland to Albany-Hamilton St/Greyhound station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Albany-Hamilton St/Greyhound station near Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy.

  • How long does it take to travel from Western Ave & Alton Rd to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus?

    The total travel time between Western Ave & Alton Rd in Guilderland and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy by bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Western Ave & Alton Rd to get to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

    Get on the 114 bus from the Albany Bus Terminal stop near Western Ave & Alton Rd in Guilderland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western Ave & Alton Rd and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

    Get off the bus at the Albany-Hamilton St/Greyhound stop, which is closest to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy.

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