| Lowest Price | $13.00 |
| Fastest Train | 4h 47m |
| Trains Per Day | 8 |
| Train Lines | 2 |
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In the last month, $63.13 was the average price of a train ticket from Rensselaer, NY to Boston, MA. You can expect to find tickets at that price or lower if you book your trip at least 27 days in advance. Otherwise, expect to pay around $54.94 more than that for a same-day booking.
The distance between Rensselaer and Boston is approximately 138 miles, or 222 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 33 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 47 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains from Rensselaer to Boston are the most crowded on Tuesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Sunday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Rensselaer at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 3:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 8 scheduled trains on most days. 2 of these are direct connections to Boston. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Boston to Rensselaer.
2 train services operate from Rensselaer to Boston. Amtrak usually has more trains scheduled, with 6 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 6 | 8h 26m | $91.43 |
| Amtrak Lake Shore Limited | 2 | 4h 52m | $14.25 |
There is one train station in Rensselaer:
Boston receives travelers from Rensselaer at its two active train stations:
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