What is the travel distance from Albany to Washington?

The distance between the two cities is 311 miles (502 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Albany to Washington?

The majority of buses traveling from Albany to Washington start their journey at SUNY Collins Circle and wind up at Union Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Supreme Court, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, The White House, Jefferson Memorial and National Air and Space Museum.

Bus Albany to Washington from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Albany to Washington on October 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	11h 5m	1:15am	Union Station	Cheapest
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	2:40pm	Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak)	8h 5m	10:45pm	Washington	Fastest
	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	10h 5m	2:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	11h 40m	7:00pm	Union Station	No tags
	2:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	10h 45m	1:15am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Washington on October 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	12h 30m	4:50pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	Cheapest
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	2:40pm	Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak)	8h 5m	10:45pm	Washington	Fastest
	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	10h 5m	2:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	11h 40m	7:00pm	Union Station	No tags
	2:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	10h 45m	1:15am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Washington on October 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:15am	Albany Bus Terminal	9h 30m	4:45pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	7:10pm	Albany Bus Terminal	8h 10m	3:20am	Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	10h	2:20pm	Union Station	No tags
	1:15pm	Albany Bus Terminal	10h 30m	11:45pm	Union Station	No tags
	2:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	10h 20m	12:50am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Washington on October 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	11h 40m	7:00pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	7:10pm	Albany Bus Terminal	8h 10m	3:20am	Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	10h	2:20pm	Union Station	No tags
	7:15am	Albany Bus Terminal	9h 30m	4:45pm	Union Station	No tags
	2:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	10h 20m	12:50am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Washington on October 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	10h	2:20pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	7:10pm	Albany Bus Terminal	8h 10m	3:20am	Union Station	Fastest
	7:15am	Albany Bus Terminal	9h 30m	4:45pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	11h 40m	7:00pm	Union Station	No tags
	2:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	10h 20m	12:50am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Washington on October 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:20pm	Albany Bus Terminal	9h	8:20am	Union Station	Cheapest
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	2:40pm	Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak)	8h 5m	10:45pm	Washington	Fastest
	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	10h 5m	2:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	11h 40m	7:00pm	Union Station	No tags
	2:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	10h 20m	12:50am	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Washington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$43 - $163	Average Duration10h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$67 - $369	Average Duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Albany to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 10 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day

10h 40mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest ticket

12kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$73

Average bus trip duration10h 40m

Number of daily buses24

Earliest bus departure3:20am

Distance310 miles (499 km)

Latest bus departure11:20pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,285 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,729 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Peter Pan

4/56,277 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,115 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.3

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

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Where are the popular stops in Albany and Washington?

Stops in Albany

A - SUNY Collins Circle

B - Albany Airport

C - Greyhound Station

D - Bethlehem Center

E - Beckers Corner

F - Crossgates Mall

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions for your trip Albany, NY - Washington, DC, US

What is the travel distance from Albany to Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Albany to Washington?
What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

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

Best price found

09/27

$76

09/28

$102

Today

$81

09/30

$48

10/01

$43

10/02

$61

10/03

$70

10/04

$63

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Oct 1, 2025 with a price of $43

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

You can expect to pay from $43 to $154 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-10-01.

Usually Greyhound, FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Albany to Washington.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Albany to Washington will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Albany to Washington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time10h 40m	Avg Price$73	Daily Departures24
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time7h 40m	Avg Price$111	Daily Departures11

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What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

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