There are 7 ways to get from Albany to Silver Spring by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- 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
6h 8m$92–215Drive 354.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albany to Silver Springcar 354.3 mi
6h 34m$65–94Bus via Perry Hall
- Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from New York to Baltimorebus
- Take the bus from Baltimore to Silver Springbus
8h 34m$81–197Line 905 bus, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Centerbus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ALB - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platformsubway
4h 12m$118–760Bus
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0201 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Silver Spring Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0310 / ...
9h 45m$67–157Fly 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
4h 43m$82–1,108Fly 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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h 51m$88–560
Albany to Silver Spring by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albany to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Albany to Silver Spring is to line 905 bus and fly and subway which takes 4h 12m and costs $110 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Albany and arriving at Silver Spring via New York and Baltimore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Albany and Silver Spring is 373 miles. The road distance is 356.4 miles.
The best way to get from Albany to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $90 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Albany to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Albany to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.
Albany to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany to Silver Spring is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $90 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus via Perry Hall, which costs $80 - $200 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?
You can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany to Silver Spring via New York and Baltimore in around 8h 34m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Albany to New York
- Saver
- $29–100
- Flexible
- $55–110
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
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Booking & Getting There
Albany to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Albany to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Silver Spring is 356 miles. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Albany to Silver Spring.
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