How much is the train ticket from Albany to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Albany to Washington start from R 1 092. The average price for this train route is around R 2 350. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Albany to Washington?

The average train journey time from Albany to Washington is 7h 6m, covering a distance of 499 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 37m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Albany to Washington route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 17 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Albany to Washington?

The earliest train from Albany to Washington departs at 05:25. And the latest train departs at 19:40.

Train Albany to Washington from R 1 036 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Albany to Washington on 27 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	11h 18m	06:58	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	10:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 53m	15:58	Union Station	Fastest
	08:15	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 49m	15:04	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	10:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 53m	15:58	Union Station	No tags
	08:15	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 49m	15:04	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Washington on 28 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	11h 18m	06:58	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	10:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 53m	15:58	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 10m	13:00	Union Station	No tags
	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 15m	14:05	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 10m	13:00	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Washington on 29 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:10	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	10h 50m	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	10:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 53m	15:58	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 10m	13:00	Union Station	No tags
	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 15m	14:05	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 10m	13:00	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Washington on 30 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:10	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	10h 50m	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	10:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 53m	15:58	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 10m	13:00	Union Station	No tags
	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 15m	14:05	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	06:50	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 10m	13:00	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Washington on 31 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	11h 18m	06:58	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	13:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 53m	19:58	Union Station	Fastest
	08:15	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 57m	16:12	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	13:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 53m	19:58	Union Station	No tags
	08:15	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 57m	16:12	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Washington on 1 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	19:40	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	11h 18m	06:58	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	13:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 53m	19:58	Union Station	Fastest
	08:15	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 18m	15:33	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	13:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 53m	19:58	Union Station	No tags
	08:15	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 18m	15:33	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Albany to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 11 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 751, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day

11h 10mAverage duration

488 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 751 - R 4 127	Average duration11h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 092 - R 11 041	Average duration7h 6m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Albany, NY and Washington, DC, US?

Albany, NY

A
Albany Airport

Washington, DC, US

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5750 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 092

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Albany, NY to Washington, DC, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Albany to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Albany to Washington start from R 1 092. The average price for this train route is around R 2 350. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Albany to Washington?
The average train journey time from Albany to Washington is 7h 6m, covering a distance of 499 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 37m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Albany to Washington route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 17 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Albany to Washington?
The earliest train from Albany to Washington departs at 05:25. And the latest train departs at 19:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

24/01

R 4 503

25/01

R 2 170

Today

R 2 038

27/01

R 1 299

28/01

R 1 299

29/01

R 1 759

30/01

R 1 660

31/01

R 2 055

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 299

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 299 to R 11 651 for a train 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 R 1 299, which is on 2026-01-27.