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How to get from Central Ave & Van Buren Ave to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus?

From Central Ave & Van Buren Ave to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus

To get from Central Ave & Van Buren Ave to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1 bus from Central Ave & Van Buren Ave station to Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 22 bus and finally take the 286 bus from Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St station to Sage Ave @ Troy Building station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $4.50. The bus schedule from Central Ave & Van Buren Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on the Moovit app.

87min$4.50
Bus - 11
Bus - 2222
Bus - 286286
Walk to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Leaves from Central Ave & Van Buren Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Central Ave & Van Buren Ave
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Colonie Center To Downtown Albany
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St
    ID 02706
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Empire State Plaza To Downtown Troy
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St
    ID 07125
    29 min
  • 6
    Bus - 286286
    Wait for bus
    286
    Downtown Troy To Vanderheyden Hall Via Myrtle Ave
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sage Ave @ Troy Building
    ID 12014
    5 min
  • 8
    Walk to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Walk to
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Sage Avenue
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central Ave & Van Buren Ave to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

The distance between Central Ave & Van Buren Ave, Troy and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy is approximately 12.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Ave & Van Buren Ave to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Troy – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Central Ave & Van Buren Ave to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

To check the bus schedule from Central Ave & Van Buren Ave to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central Ave & Van Buren Ave) and destination (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central Ave & Van Buren Ave to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 22, Bus line 286.

  • Is there a direct bus between Central Ave & Van Buren Ave and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Central Ave & Van Buren Ave to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

    The 1 bus line goes from Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St station near Central Ave & Van Buren Ave in Colonie to Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St station near Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central Ave & Van Buren Ave to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by bus?

    The total travel time between Central Ave & Van Buren Ave in Colonie and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy by bus is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Central Ave & Van Buren Ave to get to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

    Get on the 1 bus from the Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St stop near Central Ave & Van Buren Ave in Colonie.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Central Ave & Van Buren Ave and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

    Get off the bus at the Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St stop, which is closest to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy.

  • How much is the bus fare from Central Ave & Van Buren Ave to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?

    The ride from Central Ave & Van Buren Ave to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute costs $4.50.

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