How much does a bus ticket from Washington to Albany cost?

The bus ticket price from Washington to Albany starts at US$40. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Washington to Albany is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Washington to Albany?

The average travel time between Washington and Albany is around 11h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 8h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 502 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Washington and Albany?

The number of buses from Washington to Albany can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 24 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Washington to Albany by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Washington to Albany?

When taking the bus from Washington to Albany, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak.

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

Buses travelling between Washington and Albany leave from Union Station or Dupont Circle and arrive at SUNY Collins Circle, Albany Airport, Greyhound Station.

Bus Washington to Albany from US$35 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Washington to Albany on 31 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:30	Union Station	13h 50m	13:20	SUNY Collins Circle	Cheapest
	08:30	Union Station	8h 45m	17:15	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	02:10	Union Station	9h	11:10	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	08:35	Union Station	9h 50m	18:25	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	06:00	Union Station	8h 55m	14:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Albany on 1 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:00	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	9h 30m	23:30	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	08:30	Union Station	8h 45m	17:15	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	02:10	Union Station	9h	11:10	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	08:35	Union Station	9h 50m	18:25	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	00:05	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	13h 15m	13:20	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Albany on 4 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:30	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	9h 45m	17:15	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	08:30	Union Station	8h 45m	17:15	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	02:10	Union Station	9h	11:10	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	19:25	Union Station	14h 30m	09:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	23:30	Union Station	13h 50m	13:20	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Albany on 5 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:30	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	9h 10m	16:40	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	08:30	Union Station	8h 45m	17:15	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	02:10	Union Station	9h	11:10	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	19:25	Union Station	14h 30m	09:55	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	23:30	Union Station	13h 50m	13:20	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Albany on 6 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:30	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	9h 10m	16:40	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	08:30	Union Station	8h 45m	17:15	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	02:10	Union Station	9h	11:10	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	08:35	Union Station	9h 50m	18:25	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	01:05	Union Station	12h 15m	13:20	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Albany

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 11 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just US$40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day

11h 5mAverage duration

502 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$40 - US$186	Average duration11h 5m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$67 - US$783	Average duration7h 1m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

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

Average ticket priceUS$77

Average bus trip duration11h 5m

Number of daily buses24

Earliest bus departure00:05

Distance502 km

Latest bus departure23:59

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 342 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87342 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$40

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.

19 September 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511 123 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55 557 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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 on the trip Washington, DC, US - Albany, NY

How much does a bus ticket from Washington to Albany cost?
The bus ticket price from Washington to Albany starts at US$40. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Washington to Albany is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Washington to Albany?
The average travel time between Washington and Albany is around 11h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 8h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 502 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Washington and Albany?
The number of buses from Washington to Albany can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 24 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Washington to Albany by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Washington to Albany?
When taking the bus from Washington to Albany, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Albany?
Buses travelling between Washington and Albany leave from Union Station or Dupont Circle and arrive at SUNY Collins Circle, Albany Airport, Greyhound Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

28/10

US$74

29/10

US$48

Today

US$71

31/10

US$82

01/11

US$49

02/11

US$71

03/11

US$55

04/11

US$38

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Albany, NY was searched and found on 04 Nov 2025 with a price of US$38

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$38 to US$307 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$38, which is on 2025-11-04.

Usually 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.

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?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time11h 5m	Avg priceUS$77	Daily departures24
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time7h 1m	Avg priceUS$175	Daily departures18

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

Bus from Albany, NY to Washington, DC, US

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