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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan | Bus | Albany Terminal | Washington | Cheapest | ||||
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan | Bus | Albany - Rensselaer (Amtrak) | Washington | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Albany Bus Terminal | Union Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Albany Bus Terminal | Union Station | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Albany Bus Terminal | Union Station | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 11 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Albany and Washington?
Stops in Albany
- A
SUNY Collins Circle
1400 Washington Ave (Student Association Building, Bus Stop is at Collins Circle), Albany, NY 12206 - C
Greyhound Station
34 Hamilton St, Albany, NY 12207, USA - D
Bethlehem Center
402-408 US-9W, Glenmont, NY 12077, USA - E
Beckers Corner
117 Lasher Rd, Selkirk, NY 12158, USA - F
Crossgates Mall
1 Crossgates Mall Rd (overflow lot off Crossgates Mall Road opposite JC Penney near Access Road), Albany, NY 12205, USA
Stops in Washington
- A6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
- B1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
- C663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
- D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA - E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA - F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Albany, NY to Washington, DC, US by bus
What is the travel distance from Albany to Washington?
Albany and Washington are 502 km (311 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Albany to Washington?
Buses departing from SUNY Collins Circle in Albany will take you to Union Station in Washington.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $93To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Albany, NY to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $93 to $239 for a bus 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 $93 which is on 2025-11-25.
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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Albany, NY to Washington, DC, US?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
