How far is Washington from Rensselaer?

About 552 miles (890 km) separate Washington and Rensselaer.

Bus Washington to Rensselaer from $97 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Washington to Rensselaer on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00am	Union Station	1d 3h	8:05am	Rensselaer	No tags
	Bus	11:15pm	Union Station	1d 9h	8:05am	Rensselaer	No tags
	Bus	6:00am	Union Station	1d 3h	8:05am	Rensselaer	No tags
	Bus	6:20am	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	1d 2h	8:05am	Rensselaer	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	1:20pm	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	1d 19h	8:05am	Rensselaer	No tags

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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 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $97, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

552 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$97 - $221	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$124 - $213	Average Duration21h 40m	CO₂ emissions 81kg CO₂e

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Greyhound

3.5/587,387 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

3.5/511,389 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 Washington, DC, US to Rensselaer by bus

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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Rensselaer was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $123

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