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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 prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. 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 $41, and a flight costs an average of $158.
Distance: 311 miles (501 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$147 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest | $344 Average price |
6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration 7h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 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 $57 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Albany, NY costing on average $147 (€120).
A bus is $255 (€209) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Albany, NY costing on average $344 (€282).
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 46m.
Bus takes on average 7h 56m.
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM8h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station7:55 PMAlbany, Bus Terminal$1001One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM8h25Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station7:55 PMAlbany, Bus Terminal$1001One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 54 Vermonter · 233 Empire Service7:28 AM6h23Washington Union Station, Washington, DC1:51 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$3131One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 66 Northeast Regional · 69 Adirondack10:00 PM14h06Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:06 PMSchenectady Station, Schenectady, NY$1251One-way1 transfer
- 66 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf10:00 PM11h50Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:50 AMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$1281One-way1 transfer
- 66 Northeast Regional · 69 Adirondack10:00 PM12h52Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:52 AMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$1401One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM8h45Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station8:15 PMAlbany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY$1001One-way1 transfer
- · 8:30 AM8h45Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station5:15 PMAlbany, Bus Terminal$1001One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM10h10Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station9:45 AMAlbany, Bus Terminal$1001One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Albany, NY:
A bus is $57 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Albany, NY costing on average $147 (€120).
A bus is $255 (€209) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Albany, NY costing on average $344 (€282).
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 46m.
Bus takes on average 7h 56m.
- Around 37 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 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 Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus to go to Albany, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Albany, NY by train.
- Travel with United to go to Albany, NY by flight.
- 4 direct flights per day with United.
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