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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Bellingham to Rensselaer. Traveling by bus from Bellingham to Rensselaer usually takes around 72 hours and 25 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
Distance | 2349 mi (3780 km) |
Shortest duration | 72h 25m |
Cheapest price | $234.00 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Bellingham to Rensselaer?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Bellingham to Rensselaer. Greyhound is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Greyhound | 1 | 3d 0h 26m | $243.00 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 1 bus trips from Bellingham to Rensselaer every day, with the average journey taking around 72 hours and 26 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Rensselaer usually start from $234.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 72 hours and 25 minutes to cover the 2349 miles from Bellingham to Rensselaer. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road 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.
There is usually only one bus per day from Bellingham to Rensselaer. It leaves the station in Bellingham at 6:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one bus per day from Bellingham to Rensselaer. However, it is not a direct bus, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to change buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Bellingham, WA to Rensselaer, NY; ticket prices start at $681.00.
City Information
Bellingham
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Bellingham is a scenic coastal city nestled between Mount Baker and the Puget Sound in Washington State. Its waterfront port is the launch point for fishing trips, leisure boating, and cruises to Alaska — a convenient starting point, since the city is only 25 miles south of the Canadian border. Sprawling Whatcom Falls Park showcases the best of the Northwest's natural forested beauty, one of the features that make Bellingham a top Washington destination. Plus, it's only a short drive to the #1 most instagrammable National Park, North Cascades National Park.
Kiddos will light up when they visit the SPARK Museum of Electrical Inventions, home to hands-on science exhibits and live demonstrations. If you're traveling without kids, prepare to hit up Bellingham's brewery scene. Bars, wineries, cideries, and more fine establishments offer quality drinks at prices that still lure students from local Western Washington University. Find some of the best restaurants and shops in the Fairhaven Historic District, distinctive for its Victorian architecture and views over Bellingham Bay.
FlixBus, Quick Shuttle, and Amtrak Thruway buses connect Bellingham to major cities in the Northwest like Seattle. Ambitious travelers can even travel to Bellingham by bus from Minneapolis! Bellingham's proximity to Canada makes it easy to travel to Vancouver, BC via bus or train on the Amtrak Cascades. Several airlines fly into Bellingham International Airport, but Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is only about 2 hours away if you need to catch a flight to farther destinations.
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 bus leave from in Bellingham?
Main departure station: 401 Harris Ave
Most buses depart from the main station in Bellingham.
All bus stations in Bellingham:
401 Harris Ave
Where does the bus arrive in Rensselaer?
Main arrival station: Albany-Rensselaer Train Station
All buses from Bellingham arrive at one main station in Rensselaer.
All bus stations in Rensselaer:
Albany-Rensselaer Train Station
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