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There are 3 intercity buses per day from Rensselaer to Manchester. Traveling by bus from Rensselaer to Manchester usually takes around one hour and 40 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 49 mi (80 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 40m |
| Cheapest price | TRY 673.71 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Vermont Translines |
| Bus lines | 2 |
Average score for buses from Rensselaer to Manchester
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: The bud driver was joyous and appeared to love his job. Great energy. Cons: Everything was great. Tips: Dit back and enjoy someone else driving you. I don’t know if there was Wi-Fi. I was reading I assume there was because others were glued to their phones.
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Rensselaer to Manchester that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Vermont Translines usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 2 | 1h 40m | TRY 757.93 |
| Vermont Translines | 2 | 1h 41m | TRY 673.71 |
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 Rensselaer to Manchester start at TRY 758. On average, there are 2 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Book Vermont Translines from Rensselaer to Manchester from TRY 674. There are 2 trips per day offered by Vermont Translines from Rensselaer to Manchester and you can expect on average to pay for a Vermont Translines ticket to Manchester. In Rensselaer, Vermont Translines departs to Manchester from Albany-Rensselaer Station Bus Lobby . In Manchester, Vermont Translines arrives at Tour Bus Parking Area .
An average trip on Vermont Translines from Rensselaer to Manchester takes 1 hours and 41 minutes , while the fastest available Vermont Translines trip will get you to Manchester in 1 hours and 40 minutes .
On weekends, Vermont Translines offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Manchester.
The bus takes an average of one hour and 40 minutes to cover the 49 miles from Rensselaer to Manchester. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Manchester. 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, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 1:00pm and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Rensselaer to Manchester, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Rensselaer to Manchester every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Rensselaer to Manchester without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Rensselaer, NY to Manchester, VT; ticket prices start at TRY 757.93.
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.
Rensselaer has two bus stations with service to Manchester.
Albany-Rensselaer Station Bus Lobby
Albany-Rensselaer Train Station
All buses from Rensselaer arrive at one main station in Manchester.
Tour Bus Parking Area
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