What is the distance between Albany and Rensselaer?

The distance separating Albany and Rensselaer is 696 miles (1123 km).

Albany to Rensselaer from $170 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Albany to Rensselaer on August 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		8:25pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 12h	8:00am	Rensselaer	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Albany to Rensselaer on August 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:25pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 12h	8:00am	Rensselaer	Cheapest
	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 4h	8:00am	Rensselaer	Fastest
	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 4h	8:00am	Rensselaer	No tags
	11:20pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 9h	8:00am	Rensselaer	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Rensselaer.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$165 - $200	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$264 - $264	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 103kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Albany to Rensselaer

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Rensselaer. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $165, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

$165Cheapest ticket

28kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Albany, NY to Rensselaer: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$184

Average bus trip duration1d 4h

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure4:20am

Distance696 miles (1121 km)

Latest bus departure11:20pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,193 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,182 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Albany to Rensselaer Bus

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The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Rensselaer was searched and found on Aug 25, 2025 with a price of $170

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Albany, NY to Rensselaer, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $170 to $192 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to Rensselaer based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $170 which is on 2025-08-25.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Albany to Rensselaer that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Albany, NY to Rensselaer?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 4h	Avg Price$184	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 1h	Avg Price$264	Daily Departures1

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Bus Tickets from Albany, NY to Rensselaer

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Bus Albany, NY to Rensselaer: Trip Overview

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