Bus from Washington, DC to Albany, NY from $53

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Compare all timetables for the bus from Washington, DC to Albany, NY

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Washington, DC to Albany, NY from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today
from $113
tomorrow
Tuesday
from $53
Wednesday
from $69
Thursday
from $66
Friday
from $86
Saturday
from $81

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 55m 12:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station 10:30 AM Albany, NY Bus Terminal  Economy $113
FlixBus 12h 45m 12:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station 1:20 PM Albany, NY SUNY Collins Circle  Economy $116
FlixBus 9h 50m 8:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station 6:25 PM Albany, NY Bus Terminal  Economy $122
Greyhound US 14h 30m 7:25 PM Washington, DC Union Station 9:55 AM Albany, NY Bus Terminal  Economy $122
Greyhound US 9h 0m 2:10 AM Washington, DC Union Station 11:10 AM Albany, NY Bus Terminal  Economy $123
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Albany, NY via Arlington, VA, you can save more than $-14? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • 10h 35m
      Washington, DC
      6 mi
      11:55 PM
      Arlington, VA
      Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
      10:30 AM
      Albany, NY
      Bus Terminal
      0 mi
      Economy
      $127

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 45m 12:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station 1:20 PM Albany, NY SUNY Collins Circle  Economy $53
Greyhound US 9h 0m 2:10 AM Washington, DC Union Station 11:10 AM Albany, NY Bus Terminal  Economy $53
Greyhound US 10h 15m 1:15 PM Washington, DC Union Station 11:30 PM Albany, NY Bus Terminal  Economy $53
Greyhound US 11h 40m 11:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 11:10 AM Albany, NY Bus Terminal  Economy $53
FlixBus 12h 45m 12:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station 1:20 PM Albany, NY SUNY  Economy $56

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 13h 50m 11:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 1:20 PM Albany, NY SUNY Collins Circle  Economy $69
Greyhound US 9h 0m 2:10 AM Washington, DC Union Station 11:10 AM Albany, NY Bus Terminal  Economy $69
Greyhound US 9h 40m 7:00 AM Washington, DC Union Station 4:40 PM Albany, NY Bus Terminal  Economy $69
FlixBus 12h 45m 12:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station 1:20 PM Albany, NY SUNY Collins Circle  Economy $74
FlixBus 12h 45m 12:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station 1:20 PM Albany, NY SUNY  Economy $75

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 50m 8:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station 6:25 PM Albany, NY Rensselaer Station  Economy $66
Greyhound US 14h 30m 7:25 PM Washington, DC Union Station 9:55 AM Albany, NY Rensselaer Station  Economy $66
Greyhound US 9h 40m 7:00 AM Washington, DC Union Station 4:40 PM Albany, NY Rensselaer Station  Economy $69
Greyhound US 15h 0m 11:55 PM Washington, DC Union Station 2:55 PM Albany, NY Rensselaer Station  Economy $73
FlixBus 12h 15m 1:05 AM Washington, DC Union Station 1:20 PM Albany, NY SUNY  Economy $85

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 10h 0m 4:40 PM Washington, DC Union Station 2:40 AM Albany, NY Rensselaer Station  Economy $86
Greyhound US 10h 15m 1:15 PM Washington, DC Union Station 11:30 PM Albany, NY Rensselaer Station  Economy $87
Greyhound US 11h 0m 11:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 10:30 AM Albany, NY Rensselaer Station  Economy $89
FlixBus 9h 50m 8:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station 6:25 PM Albany, NY Rensselaer Station  Economy $92
FlixBus 12h 45m 12:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station 1:20 PM Albany, NY SUNY  Economy $102
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Albany, NY via Arlington, VA, you can save more than $0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 1%
      14h 30m
      Washington, DC
      6 mi
      9:00 AM
      Arlington, VA
      Rosslyn
      11:30 PM
      Albany, NY
      Rensselaer Station
      0 mi
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $86
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Albany, NY via Baltimore, MD, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      14h 30m
      0
      7:25 PM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      8:25 PM
      Baltimore, MD
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $17
    • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • Busbud
      12h 50m
      0
      9:05 PM
      Baltimore, MD
      Downtown Bus Station
      9:55 AM
      Albany, NY
      Bus Terminal
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $50
    Travel time is 4h 40m longer, but you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 9h 30m 8:30 AM Washington, DC Union Station 6:00 PM Albany, NY Rensselaer Station  Economy $81
Greyhound US 10h 0m 4:40 PM Washington, DC Union Station 2:40 AM Albany, NY Rensselaer Station  Economy $81
FlixBus 9h 50m 8:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station 6:25 PM Albany, NY Rensselaer Station  Economy $82
Greyhound US 15h 0m 11:55 PM Washington, DC Union Station 2:55 PM Albany, NY Rensselaer Station  Economy $82
FlixBus 12h 45m 12:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station 1:20 PM Albany, NY SUNY  Economy $89
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Albany, NY via Arlington, VA, you can save more than $-2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 10m
      Washington, DC
      6 mi
      6:30 AM
      Arlington, VA
      Rosslyn
      4:40 PM
      Albany, NY
      Rensselaer Station
      0 mi
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $83
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Albany, NY via Baltimore, MD, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      9h 30m
      0
      8:30 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      9:30 AM
      Baltimore, MD
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $17
    • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • Busbud
      8h 15m
      0
      9:45 AM
      Baltimore, MD
      Downtown Bus Station
      6:00 PM
      Albany, NY
      Bus Terminal
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $51
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $13

Frequency of bus connections between Washington, DC and Albany, NY

See here how frequent the connections between Washington, DC and Albany, NY are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 26 daily buses from Washington, DC to Albany, NY. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 13 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Albany, NY.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 36 buses from Washington, DC to Albany, NY, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and Albany, NY, with 18 offers.

Facts about the bus from Washington, DC to Albany, NY

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 17 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to Albany, NY in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to Albany, NY starting from $53!

Cheapest Bus $53
Fastest Bus 8h 55m
Earliest Bus 12:35 AM
Latest Bus 11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes 17 Ø
Distance 310.1 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to Albany, NY

Every day, 17 buses from 2 bus companies leave Washington, DC for Albany, NY: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/27
$113
Monday 07/28
Tuesday 07/29
$55
Wednesday 07/30
$69
Thursday 07/31
$66
Friday 08/01
$86
Saturday 08/02
$81
Sunday 08/03
Monday 08/04
Tuesday 08/05
$64
Wednesday 08/06
Thursday 08/07
Friday 08/08
Saturday 08/09
Sunday 08/10
Monday 08/11
$62
Tuesday 08/12
Wednesday 08/13
Thursday 08/14
$64
Friday 08/15
$80
Saturday 08/16
Sunday 08/17
$79
Monday 08/18
$70
Tuesday 08/19
Wednesday 08/20
Thursday 08/21
$69
Friday 08/22
$81
Saturday 08/23

The cheapest time to travel from Washington, DC to Albany, NY

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Washington, DC to Albany, NY, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $53, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to Albany, NY. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $113.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Albany, NY, with $53. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $55.

How to save money travelling from Washington, DC to Albany, NY

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Washington, DC to Albany, NY in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Washington, DC to Albany, NY, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Washington, DC to Albany, NY are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Washington, DC and Albany, NY

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Washington, DC and Albany, NY.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Washington, DC to Albany, NY

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Washington, DC to Albany, NY? Or which bus companies serve the route Washington, DC to Albany, NY? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Washington, DC to Albany, NY bus

How much does a Washington, DC Albany, NY bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $53 and takes 12h 45m to reach Albany, NY. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Washington, DC to Albany, NY?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $53 and $181. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Albany, NY.

On average, how many connections are available from Washington, DC to Albany, NY each day?

Every day, the Washington, DC to Albany, NY bus route is served by approximately 17 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Washington, DC to Albany, NY take?

The fastest bus from Washington, DC to Albany, NY is offered by Greyhound US and takes 8h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $167. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Washington, DC to Albany, NY?

The earliest bus arriving in Albany, NY from Washington, DC starts at 12:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Washington, DC to Albany, NY?

The latest bus trip departing from Washington, DC for Albany, NY starts at 11:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Washington, DC Albany, NY route?

When traveling by bus from Washington, DC to Albany, NY, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and Albany, NY?

You can check all the direct connections between Washington, DC and Albany, NY by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Washington, DC to Albany, NY bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Washington, DC Albany, NY bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Washington, DC Albany, NY bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Washington, DC to Albany, NY on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Washington, DC to Albany, NY

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Washington, DC and to Albany, NY

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Washington, DC and to Albany, NY. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!

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