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

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 13 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Springfield Bus Stop, VA
    Arrival time: June 13 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany Bus Terminal
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 13 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 13 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany Bus Terminal
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 13 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 13 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany Bus Terminal
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 13 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 13 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany Bus Terminal
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 13 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 13 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: SUNY Collins Circle
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Albany.

Average Price$49 - $206Average Duration10h 35m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$67 - $753Average Duration7h 15m
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 the good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 10 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20.532467532467532bus per day
10h 35mAverage Duration
$49Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington to Albany: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$81
Average bus trip duration10h 35m
Number of daily buses20
Earliest bus departure12:35am
Distance312 miles (502 km)
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Washington to Albany Bus

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

Best price found
06/09
$46
06/10
$61
Today
$61
06/12
$59
06/13
$84
06/14
$72
06/15
$92
06/16
$75
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington to Albany was searched and found on Jun 9, 2025 with a price of $46

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

You can expect to pay from $46 to $155 for a bus ticket from Washington to Albany based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $59 which is on 2025-06-12.

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 to Albany?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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