Student rides
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute rides home, airport runs & game day
Troy, New York· four-year· 5,000–9,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Troy and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Troy connects to the relay grid near Albany, NY (7 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Troy → Springfield, MA82 mi · $10–$20
- Troy → New Haven, CT119 mi · $15–$25
- Troy → Concord, NH138 mi · $20–$30
- Troy → Syracuse, NY144 mi · $20–$35
- Troy → Burlington, VT150 mi · $20–$35
- Troy → Scranton, PA151 mi · $20–$35
- Troy → New York, NY156 mi · $20–$35
- Troy → Boston, MA161 mi · $20–$35
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Troy
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute student travel FAQ
- How do Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Troy bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Troy cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.