What is the travel distance from Newark to Rensselaer?

The distance between the two cities is 675 miles (1089 km).

Bus Newark to Rensselaer from $104 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Newark to Rensselaer on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05am	Newark Penn Station	1d 3h	8:05am	Rensselaer	No tags
Bus	11:05pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 10h	8:05am	Rensselaer	No tags
Bus	7:05am	Newark Penn Station	1d 2h	8:05am	Rensselaer	No tags
Bus	7:05am	Newark Penn Station	1d 2h	8:05am	Rensselaer	No tags
Bus	11:05pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 10h	8:05am	Rensselaer	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Rensselaer

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Rensselaer. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

678 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$111 - $241	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$216 - $758	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 99kg CO₂e

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Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

3.5/511,368 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Newark, NJ to Rensselaer by bus

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$141

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Rensselaer was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $141

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

You can expect to pay from $141 to $141 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Rensselaer based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $141 which is on 2025-11-23.