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

The average train ticket price from Washington to Albany is $169. The best way to find train 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 train trip from Washington to Albany?

A train trip between Washington and Albany is around 7h 3m, although the fastest train will take about 5h 54m. This is the time it takes to travel the 311 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Washington and Albany?

The number of trains from Washington to Albany can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 18. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Washington to Albany by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Washington to Albany?

When taking the train from Washington to Albany, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

Train Washington to Albany from $69 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Washington to Albany on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:00pm	Union Station	11h 50m	9:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:50pm	Union Station	6h 20m	7:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	Fastest
	Train	6:15am	Union Station	6h 35m	12:50pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:50pm	Union Station	6h 20m	7:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
	Train	6:15am	Union Station	6h 35m	12:50pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Albany on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:13am	Union Station	6h 36m	4:49pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	1:00pm	Union Station	6h 10m	7:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	Fastest
	Train	5:05am	Union Station	7h 45m	12:50pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	6:00am	Union Station	6h 50m	12:50pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags
	Train	5:05am	Union Station	7h 45m	12:50pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:35 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Albany

We recommend taking the bus

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

25bus per day

11h 5mAverage Duration

310 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$40 - $322	Average Duration11h 5m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$67 - $783	Average Duration7h 3m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

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

Washington, DC, US

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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Albany, NY

A
Albany Airport
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/18

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11/19

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Today

$222

11/21

$126

11/22

$218

11/23

$126

11/24

$189

11/25

$347

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Albany, NY was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $126

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

You can expect to pay from $126 to $636 for a train 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 $126 which is on 2025-11-21.