What is the travel distance from Boston to Rensselaer?

The distance between the two cities is 832 miles (1342 km).

Bus Boston to Rensselaer from $117 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to Rensselaer on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	1d 7h	8:05am	Rensselaer	Cheapest
	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d 6h	8:05am	Rensselaer	Fastest
	Bus	8:55am	Boston (South Station)	1d 7h	3:00pm	Rensselaer	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 11h	8:05am	Rensselaer	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:55pm	Brookline	1d 12h	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, 11 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $165, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 11hAverage Duration

831 milesDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$165 - $316	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$268 - $268	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 122kg CO₂e

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Greyhound

3.5/587,378 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

3.5/511,356 reviews

Staff4.1

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 Boston, MA, US to Rensselaer by bus

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The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Rensselaer was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $117

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

You can expect to pay from $117 to $204 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Rensselaer based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $117 which is on 2025-11-18.