Rail Stations

Rensselaer Rail Station
Easily accessible by CDTA bus or vehicle, the CDTA Rensselaer Rail Station, which opened in September 2002, is the 9th busiest station in the country, serving more than 750,000 people each year.
The spacious 20,000 square-foot public lobby features a waiting area, ticketing, baggage handling and customer amenities such as a coffee shop, bookstore and a U.S. Post Office.
High level boarding platforms eliminate the need to cross tracks, ensuring passenger safety and convenience. A multi-level parking garage adjoins the station, providing covered, secure parking. 



Rensselaer Rail Station
525 East Street
Rensselaer, New York 12144
Phone: 518-462-5763
Driving directions to the station 

Ground Transportation:
The station is an intermodal facility served by CDTA bus transit, taxis and tour bus services. The station is served by CDTA Routes:

Route 14 - Rensselaer Third Street - Amtrak
Route 15 - East Street
Route 24 - Albany-Troy-Rensselaer
NX- Northway Xpress


These CDTA buses serve downtown hotels, office buildings and government centers. 

Parking and Passenger Drop-off
The top deck of the parking garage abuts the main entrance to the station and serves as a drop-off/pick up point for customers. Limited, free short term (2 hour limit) parking is available.  Two levels of parking below the main plaza offer space for 600 cars with covered access to the station.  Well-lit and secure surface parking for 800 cars is located on the north side of the facility, just off East Street.
Parking Garage & Surface Lot Guidelines
 
Amtrak