What is the distance between Washington and Albany?

About 311 miles (502 km) separate Washington and Albany.

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

If you're headed to Albany from Washington, chances are that your bus will leave from Union Station and arrive at SUNY Collins Circle. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Washington to Albany from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Albany on October 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:15pm	Union Station	10h 15m	11:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	9h 30m	11:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	4:40pm	Union Station	10h	2:40am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:25pm	Union Station	14h 30m	9:55am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	11:59pm	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	13h 21m	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Albany on October 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:59pm	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	13h 21m	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	Cheapest
	6:00am	Union Station	8h 55m	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	2:10am	Union Station	9h	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:35am	Union Station	9h 50m	6:25pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	3:20am	Union Station	9h 30m	12:50pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Albany on October 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	9h 30m	6:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	6:00am	Union Station	8h 55m	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	2:10am	Union Station	9h	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:35am	Union Station	9h 50m	6:25pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	11:59pm	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	13h 21m	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Albany.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$41 - $167	Average Duration10h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$67 - $835	Average Duration7h 35m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Albany

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

23bus per day

10h 30mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest ticket

12kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$70

Average bus trip duration10h 30m

Number of daily buses23

Earliest bus departure12:35am

Distance310 miles (499 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,290 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Washington Albany recent customer reviews

I was happy the buses left at the exact scheduled time, and also arrived destination on time

Jenny E.

September 19, 2025

FlixBus

3.5/510,755 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.

Amtrak

4/55,497 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

Washington to Albany Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Washington and Albany?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Stops in Albany

A - SUNY Collins Circle

B - Albany Airport

C - Greyhound Station

D - Bethlehem Center

E - Beckers Corner

F - Crossgates Mall

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

What is the distance between Washington and Albany?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/30

$85

10/01

$80

Today

$79

10/03

$85

10/04

$71

10/05

$62

10/06

$59

10/07

$50

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Albany, NY was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of $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 $50 to $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 $50 which is on 2025-10-07.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling 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?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time10h 30m	Avg Price$70	Daily Departures23
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time7h 35m	Avg Price$122	Daily Departures11

Will you be returning to Washington, DC, US by bus?

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Train from Washington, DC, US to Albany, NY

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

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

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Washington to Albany Bus

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Albany?

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

What is the distance between Washington and Albany?

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

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