What is the cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Albany?

The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Albany is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington DC to Albany?

The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Albany is to fly and line 905 bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $120 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Washington DC and Albany?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Albany. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+G St NW and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Union Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Washington DC and Albany?

No, there is no direct train from Washington DC 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 2m.

How far is it from Washington DC to Albany?

The distance between Washington DC and Albany is 337 miles. The road distance is 361 miles.

How do I travel from Washington DC to Albany without a car?

The best way to get from Washington DC to Albany without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $110 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Washington DC to Albany?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Washington DC to Albany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington DC to Albany bus from?

Washington DC to Albany bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington DC to Albany train from?

Washington DC to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from Washington DC to Albany?

The best way to get from Washington DC to Albany is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $110 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $190 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Washington DC to Albany bus arrive?

Washington DC to Albany bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Washington DC to Albany train arrive?

Washington DC to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Washington DC to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Albany is 361 miles. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Washington DC to Albany.

Where can I stay near Albany?

There are 177+ hotels available in Albany.

Washington DC to Albany - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 905 bus

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

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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 905 bus
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane DCA - ALB
2. Take the bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk Stbus
3h 51m
$127–808
Drive 358.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington DC to Albanycar 358.9 mi
6h 42m
$66–95
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
7h 2m
$117–247
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0200 / ...
8h 28m
$71–182
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane IAD - ALB
4h 26m
$81–477
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane BWI - ALB
4h 25m
$88–1,106
Bus via New York (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus N2679 / ...
9h 21m
$68–122

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

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Distance: 335.3 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via 13 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via 13 St NW+G St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Union Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 8h 28m.

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