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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Albany is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs $130 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Albany?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Albany. However, there are services departing from Union Station and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Albany?

No, there is no direct train from Washington 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 6h 26m.

How far is it from Washington to Albany?

The distance between Washington and Albany is 330 miles. The road distance is 361 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Albany without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs $110 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Washington to Albany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Albany bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Washington to Albany train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Washington to Albany?

The best way to get from Washington to Albany is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs $130 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 6h 26m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $180 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Washington to Albany bus arrive?

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

Where does the Washington to Albany train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington to Albany?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Washington to Albany?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Washington to Albany?

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Where can I stay near Albany?

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

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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane DCA - ALB
2h 24m
$131–786
Drive 358.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington 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 / ...
6h 26m
$116–241
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 / ...
7h 55m
$71–179
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
3h 59m
$86–1,099
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, 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 14m
$81–477
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 / ...
8h 45m
$71–118

Washington to Albany by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 328.2 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Albany County Airport (ALB) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 26m.

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