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Bennington to Rensselaer Coach Timetable

Coach from Bennington to Rensselaer: Journey Information

There are 3 intercity coaches per day from Bennington to Rensselaer. Traveling by coach from Bennington to Rensselaer usually takes around one hour and 5 minutes, but some coaches might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.

Distance32 mi (52 km)
Shortest duration1h 5m
Cheapest priceUS$10.00
Trips per day3
Most frequent serviceAmtrak Thruway
Coach lines2

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What coach companies travel from Bennington to Rensselaer?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Bennington to Rensselaer that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Amtrak Thruway usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak Thruway21h 6mUS$11.00
Vermont Translines21h 5mUS$10.00
  • Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Bennington to Rensselaer start at US$11. On average, there are 2 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.

  • Book Vermont Translines from Bennington to Rensselaer from US$10. There are 2 Vermont Translines schedules from Bennington to Rensselaer and you can expect on average to pay for a Vermont Translines ticket to Rensselaer. In Bennington, Vermont Translines departs to Rensselaer from Green Mountain Express Bus Terminal and no other station. In Rensselaer, Vermont Translines arrives at Albany-Rensselaer Station Bus Lobby and no other station.

    An average trip on Vermont Translines from Bennington to Rensselaer takes 1 hours and 5 minutes .

    On weekends, Vermont Translines offers 2 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Rensselaer.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Bennington to Rensselaer

The coach takes an average of one hour and 5 minutes to cover the 32 miles from Bennington to Rensselaer. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Saturday is usually the day when coaches are busiest, as many travelers take the coach to enjoy the weekend in Rensselaer. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded coaches to Rensselaer, book your ticket for the last day of the week.

The first coach leaves at 08:00 and the last coach leaves at 17:00. To see the times for all coaches from Bennington to Rensselaer, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 3 scheduled coaches that travel from Bennington to Rensselaer every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Bennington to Rensselaer without transferring.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Bennington to Rensselaer; ticket prices start at US$11.00.

City Information

Rensselaer

Rensselaer is a small town located just across the Hudson River from the New York State capital, Albany. The Amtrak train station that serves Albany is actually located within Rensselaer, so many commuters and vacationers alike will pass through the city when traveling in the Hudson River Valley.

Rensselaer itself boasts a rich industrial tradition, and it was known as a major railway hub in the 19th century. One of the appealing local attractions in town is the Crailo State Historic Site. The site is a manor house, built in 1707, that today serves as a museum dedicated to the culture of Dutch colonists in New York State. More museums, activities, parks, and sights are waiting just across the river in Albany for the curious traveler.

The city of Rensselaer is an important transportation hub for Amtrak trains throughout the region, which include the Amtrak Empire Service, Amtrak Lake Shore Limited, Amtrak Maple Leaf, and Amtrak Ethan Allen Express. Between these services, Amtrak connects Rensselaer to New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and beyond. The nearest airport to the city is the Albany International Airport.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Bennington?

Main departure station: Green Mountain Express Bus Terminal

Most coaches depart from the main station in Bennington.

All coach stations in Bennington:

  • Green Mountain Express Bus Terminal

Where does the coach arrive in Rensselaer?

Main arrival station: Albany-Rensselaer Train Station

These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Rensselaer.

Coach stations in Rensselaer:

  • Albany-Rensselaer Train Station

  • Albany-Rensselaer Station Bus Lobby

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