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Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Albany, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Albany, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, while a flight costs an average of $325.
Distance: 311 miles (501 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$118 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $325 Average price |
6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Albany, NY:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Albany, NY costing on average $118.
A bus is $247 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Albany, NY costing on average $325.
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 24m.
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
Travel optionsfrom Washington, DC to Albany, NY
How to get from Washington, DC to Albany, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Albany, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 PM10h15Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station9:45 AMAlbany, Bus Terminal$911One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- +FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 PM10h15Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station9:45 AMAlbany, Bus Terminal$911One-way2 transfers
Fastest
UA48129:00 AM1h27Dulles International Airport10:27 AMAlbany International Airport$4291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM8h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station7:55 PMAlbany, Bus Terminal$911One-way1 transfer
- · 8:30 AM8h45Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station5:15 PMAlbany, Bus Terminal$911One-way1 transfer
- · 6:05 AM8h50Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station2:55 PMAlbany, Bus Terminal$911One-way1 transfer
- AA2670 · AA7106:52 AM4h07Baltimore/Washington International Airport10:59 AMAlbany International Airport$3281One-way1 transfer
- AA1708 · AA7106:00 AM4h59Baltimore/Washington International Airport10:59 AMAlbany International Airport$3281One-way1 transfer
- AA1278 · AA5895:20 PM5h02Baltimore/Washington International Airport10:22 PMAlbany International Airport$3281One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Albany, NY:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Albany, NY costing on average $118.
A bus is $247 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Albany, NY costing on average $325.
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 24m.
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 23 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and Albany, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dulles International Airport and arrive in Albany International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Albany, Bus Terminal.
- Travel with American Airlines, United to go to Albany, NY by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines to go to Albany, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Albany, NY by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United.
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