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How to get from Rensselaer Rail Station to Schenectady, NY by bus?

From Rensselaer Rail Station to Schenectady, NY by bus

To get from Rensselaer Rail Station to Schenectady, NY in Schenectady, take the 214 bus from Rensselaer Rail Station station to State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl St station. Next, take the 905 bus from State/Downtown Station - State St & Lodge St station to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $3.50.

83min$3.50
Bus - 214214
Bus - 905905
Walk to Schenectady, NY
Leaves from Rensselaer Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rensselaer Rail Station
  • 2
    Bus - 214214
    Wait for bus
    214
    East Greenbush Tech Park To Hudson & Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl St
    ID 02509
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State/Downtown Station - State St & Lodge St
    ID 02665
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 905905
    Wait for bus
    905
    Albany To Schenectady-Gateway Hub
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway
    ID 03744
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Schenectady, NY
    Walk to
    Schenectady, NY
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rensselaer Rail Station to Schenectady, NY by bus via ADT A531 and 905

To get from Rensselaer Rail Station to Schenectady, NY in Schenectady, take the ADT A531 bus from Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak) station to Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal) station. Next, take the 905 bus from Albany Bus Terminal station to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ADT A531ADT A531
Bus - 905905
Walk to Schenectady, NY
Leaves from Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak)
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - ADT A531ADT A531
    Wait for bus
    ADT A531
    New York (P.A.B.T.)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albany Bus Terminal
    ID 10503
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 905905
    Wait for bus
    905
    Albany To Schenectady-Gateway Hub
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway
    ID 03744
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to Schenectady, NY
    Walk to
    Schenectady, NY
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rensselaer Rail Station to Schenectady, NY

The distance between Rensselaer Rail Station, Schenectady and Schenectady, NY, Schenectady is approximately 17.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rensselaer Rail Station to Schenectady, NY by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Schenectady – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Rensselaer Rail Station

Rensselaer Rail Station is located at Rensselaer Rail Station, Schenectady and the nearest public transit station is East St & Herrick St (Joseph Bruno Rail Station).

Train stations close to Rensselaer Rail Station:

  • Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Rensselaer Rail Station:

  • East St & Herrick St (Joseph Bruno Rail Station)
  • Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak)
  • East St & Fourth St

Public transit stations close to Schenectady, NY, Schenectady

Schenectady, NY is located at Schenectady, NY, Schenectady and the nearest public transit station is Nott Terr & Chapel St.

Train stations close to Schenectady, NY:

  • Schenectady

Bus stations close to Schenectady, NY:

  • Nott Terr & Chapel St
  • Erie Blvd & Green St
  • Broadway & State St (Parking Garage Crosswalk)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Rensselaer Rail Station to Schenectady, NY by bus via ADT A531 and 905

To get from Rensselaer Rail Station to Schenectady, NY in Schenectady, take the ADT A531 bus from Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak) station to Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal) station. Next, take the 905 bus from Albany Bus Terminal station to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ADT A531ADT A531
Bus - 905905
Walk to Schenectady, NY
Leaves from Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak)
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - ADT A531ADT A531
    Wait for bus
    ADT A531
    New York (P.A.B.T.)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albany Bus Terminal
    ID 10503
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 905905
    Wait for bus
    905
    Albany To Schenectady-Gateway Hub
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway
    ID 03744
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to Schenectady, NY
    Walk to
    Schenectady, NY
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rensselaer Rail Station to Schenectady, NY?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 214, Bus line 905.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rensselaer Rail Station to Schenectady, NY?

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line ADT A531, Bus line 905.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rensselaer Rail Station and Schenectady, NY?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rensselaer Rail Station to Schenectady, NY?

    The 214 bus line goes from East Greenbush Tech Park To Hudson & Broadway station near Rensselaer Rail Station in Rensselaer to State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl St station near Schenectady, NY in Schenectady.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rensselaer Rail Station to Schenectady, NY by bus?

    The total travel time between Rensselaer Rail Station in Rensselaer and Schenectady, NY in Schenectady by bus is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rensselaer Rail Station to get to Schenectady, NY?

    Get on the 214 bus from the East Greenbush Tech Park To Hudson & Broadway stop near Rensselaer Rail Station in Rensselaer.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rensselaer Rail Station and Schenectady, NY?

    Get off the bus at the State/Downtown Station - State St & S. Pearl St stop, which is closest to Schenectady, NY in Schenectady.

  • When is the first train from Rensselaer Rail Station to Schenectady, NY?

    The first train from Rensselaer Rail Station in Rensselaer to Schenectady, NY in Schenectady is Maple Leaf. It leaves the Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station at 5:10 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Rensselaer Rail Station to Schenectady, NY?

    The ride from Rensselaer Rail Station to Schenectady, NY costs $3.50.

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