There are 7 ways to get from Howard University to Albany by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 905 bus
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane DCA - ALB
- Take the bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk Stbus
3h 58m$127–808Drive 357.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Howard University to Albanycar 357.8 mi
6h 39m$66–95Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
7h 5m$117–247Bus
- Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0200 / ...
8h 33m$71–182Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BWI - ALB
4h 30m$88–1,106Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane IAD - ALB
4h 52m$83–479Bus via New York (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus N2679 / ...
9h 24m$68–122
Howard University to Albany by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howard University to Albany is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Howard University to Albany is to fly and line 905 bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $120 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Howard University to Albany. However, there are services departing from Florida Av NW+7 St NW and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Union Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Howard University station to Albany station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Howard University and Albany is 338 miles. The road distance is 359.9 miles.
The best way to get from Howard University to Albany without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Howard University to Albany, including transfers.
Howard University to Albany bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Union Station.
Howard University to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Howard University to Albany is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $110 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $190 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Howard University, DC, USA and Albany, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Howard University to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Florida Av NW+7 St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Howard University to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Florida Av NW+7 St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Union Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 8h 33m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St
- Base fare
- $2
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Howard University to Albany bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Howard University to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howard University to Albany is 360 miles. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Howard University to Albany.
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