Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to Albany, NY

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Albany on October 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
SUNY Collins CircleCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Union Station
Albany Bus TerminalFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Union Station
Albany Bus TerminalNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Union Station
Albany Bus TerminalNo tags
Amtrak
Union Station
Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak stationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Albany

Bus
Average PriceUS$41 - US$167Average Duration10h 30m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$67 - US$835Average Duration7h 35m
45kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Albany

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 10 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day
10h 30mAverage Duration
US$41Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Albany, NY: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$70
Average Bus Trip Duration10h 30m
Number of daily buses23
Earliest bus departure12:35am
Distance499 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Washington to Albany Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington, DC, US - Albany, NY

  1. What is the distance between Washington and Albany?

    The distance between Washington and Albany is around 502 km (311 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Washington to Albany?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Station, in Washington, and end it at SUNY Collins Circle, in Albany.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
09-30
US$85
10-01
US$80
Today
US$79
10-03
US$85
10-04
US$71
10-05
US$62
10-06
US$59
10-07
US$50
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Albany, NY was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of US$50

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Washington, DC, US to Albany, NY, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$50 to US$358 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$50 which is on 2025-10-07.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Washington to Albany.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Washington to Albany, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Washington to Albany.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Washington to Albany, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Albany, NY?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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