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How to get from Rensselaer Rail Station to Union College by bus?

From Rensselaer Rail Station to Union College by bus

To get from Rensselaer Rail Station to Union College 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 Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $3.50.

92min$3.50
Bus - 214214
Bus - 905905
Walk to Union College
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
    Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr
    ID 03692
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union College
    Walk to
    Union College
    807 Union St
    0.85 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rensselaer Rail Station to Union College by bus via ADT A531 and 905

To get from Rensselaer Rail Station to Union College 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 Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ADT A531ADT A531
Bus - 905905
Walk to Union College
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
    Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr
    ID 03692
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union College
    Walk to
    Union College
    807 Union St
    0.85 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rensselaer Rail Station to Union College

The distance between Rensselaer Rail Station, Schenectady and Union College, Schenectady is approximately 17.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rensselaer Rail Station to Union College 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 Union College, Schenectady

Union College is located at 807 Union St, Schenectady and the nearest public transit station is Van Vranken Ave & Hattie St.

Train stations close to Union College:

  • Schenectady

Bus stations close to Union College:

  • Van Vranken Ave & Hattie St
  • Seward Pl & South Ave
  • Van Vranken Ave & Nott St

Alternative route from Rensselaer Rail Station to Union College by bus via ADT A531 and 905

To get from Rensselaer Rail Station to Union College 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 Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ADT A531ADT A531
Bus - 905905
Walk to Union College
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
    Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr
    ID 03692
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union College
    Walk to
    Union College
    807 Union St
    0.85 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rensselaer Rail Station to Union College?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 214, Bus line 905.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rensselaer Rail Station to Union College?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line ADT A531, Bus line 905.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rensselaer Rail Station and Union College?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rensselaer Rail Station to Union College?

    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 Union College in Schenectady.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rensselaer Rail Station to Union College by bus?

    The total travel time between Rensselaer Rail Station in Rensselaer and Union College in Schenectady by bus is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rensselaer Rail Station to get to Union College?

    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 Union College?

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

  • When is the first train from Rensselaer Rail Station to Union College?

    The first train from Rensselaer Rail Station in Rensselaer to Union College 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 Union College?

    The ride from Rensselaer Rail Station to Union College costs $3.50.