How far is New York City from Rensselaer?

The distance covered from New York City to Rensselaer is 1103 km (684 miles).

Bus New York City to Rensselaer from $139 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Rensselaer on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	1d	8:05am	Rensselaer	Cheapest
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	1d	3:00pm	Rensselaer	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 1h	8:05am	Rensselaer	No tags
	Bus	5:50am	GW Bridge	1d 3h	8:05am	Rensselaer	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:45am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 5h	3:00pm	Rensselaer	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:26 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Rensselaer

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Rensselaer. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 59 minutes, and with fares starting at just $215, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

1107 kmDistance

101kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$149 - $555	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$215 - $1,103	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 101kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Rensselaer by bus

How far is New York City from Rensselaer?
The distance covered from New York City to Rensselaer is 1103 km (684 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-22

$199

11-23

$199

Today

$209

11-25

$258

11-26

No data

11-27

$209

11-28

$199

11-29

$348

The cheapest trip from New York City to Rensselaer was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $199

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

You can expect to pay from $199 to $363 for a bus ticket from New York City to Rensselaer based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $199 which is on 2025-11-28.