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Compare bus, train, 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 prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $129.
Distance: 311 miles (501 km)
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$136 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $304 Average price |
6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 13m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Washington, DC to Albany, NY by train, bus or flight.
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Albany, NY:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Albany, NY costing on average $70 (€57).
A bus is $88 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Albany, NY costing on average $129 (€105).
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 30m.
Bus takes on average 8h 45m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 22 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY.
- Flights mostly depart from Baltimore/Washington International Airport and arrive in Albany International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Albany, Bus Terminal.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, The Jet to go to Albany, NY by bus.
- Travel with United, psa airlines to go to Albany, NY by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Albany, NY by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with United, psa airlines.
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