There are 8 ways to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, train, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ALB - DCA
1h 26m$110–700Drive 368.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albany Airport (ALB) to Washingtoncar 368.9 mi
6h 56m$68–98Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
7h 24m$117–247Bus
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0201 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus New York
9h 33m$70–174Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Albany-ALB to Washington368.9 mi
6h 56mFly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ALB - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
2h 19m$89–1,100Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ALB - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 28m$78–472Bus via 128 Central Ave, Albany, NY
- Take the bus from 128 Central Ave, Albany, NY to Midtown - 400 8th Avebus Schenectady
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
9h 36m$78–114
Albany Airport (ALB) to Washington by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Washington is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany Airport (ALB) to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Albany International Airport and arriving at Union Station via Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall, Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany Airport (ALB) station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Albany Airport (ALB) and Washington is 319 miles. The road distance is 371 miles.
The best way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Washington without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 7h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $180 and takes 9h 33m.
What companies run services between Albany Airport (ALB), USA and Washington, DC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany International Airport to Washington Union Station via AMTRAK Station Rensselaer, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 7h 24m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–90
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- capitalbustour.com
Bus from 128 Central Ave, Albany, NY to Midtown - 400 8th Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- https://www.capitalbustour.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Albany-ALB to Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Albany County Airport Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 26m.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany Airport (ALB) to Washington is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Albany Airport (ALB) to Washington.
American Airlines offers flights from Albany County Airport Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport.
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