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How to get fromAlbany to Washington DCby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, subway, or train

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    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 9m
    $117–246

  2. Drive 359.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Albany to Washington DCcar car 359.3 mi
    6h 47m
    $66–95

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2679 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    8h 10m
    $69–122

  4. Line 905 bus, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ALB - DCA
    3h 56m
    $116–708

  5. Bus via New York

    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 11m
    $88–253

  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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 37m
    $80–476

  7. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane ALB - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4h 37m
    $92–1,108

Albany to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 365.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Washington DC, USA?

You can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Washington DC via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Washington DC via New York Midtown, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 8h 10m.

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