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How to get fromAlbany to Smithsonian Institutionby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Albany to Smithsonian Institution by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ALB - DCA
    3h 44m
    $116–756

  2. Bus via New York

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Albany-Rensselaer to New York, NYbus bus Albany
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    8h 36m
    $63–123

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    6h 22m
    $112–245

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus bus Adt A289 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus bus Ppb 8629 / ...
    8h 10m
    $88–243

  5. Drive 360.2 mi

    1. Drive from Albany to Smithsonian Institutioncar car 360.2 mi
    6h 46m
    $66–95

  6. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane ALB - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 34m
    $80–496

  7. Line 905 bus, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway

    1. Take the bus from Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane ALB - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway subway
    4h 38m
    $92–616

Albany to Smithsonian Institution by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Smithsonian Institution, 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 train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Smithsonian Institution via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington Union Station, N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE, and 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW in around 6h 22m.

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