Bus routes from Washington, D.C. to Albany, NY
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Fast, easy, and affordable options from Washington, D.C. to Albany, NY
Avg. trip duration
11hr21mins
Avg. distance
641 km
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Bus stations and stops in Washington, D.C.
Washington DC (Union Station)
50 Massachusetts Ave Ne
Washington, D.C. 20002
United States
Washington, D.C. 20002
United States
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Greyhound trips depart from bus slips 1-4 and FlixBus trips depart from slips 5-8. Before boarding begins, please wait in passenger queues A-C for Greyhound and D-E for FlixBus. LATE NIGHTS 11pm-5am: Main entrance to building is closed. Please use H Street entrance.
Bethesda
4550 Montgomery Ave
Washington, D.C. 20814
United States
Washington, D.C. 20814
United States
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Please wait for the bus on the south curbside on Montgomery Avenue in front of Montgomery Tower between the light pole and third tree from the corner.
Arlington (Rosslyn)
1001 Wilson Blvd
Washington, D.C. 22209
United States
Washington, D.C. 22209
United States
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Please wait for the bus on the north side of Wilson Boulevard just before the intersection with North Kent Street. Please do not block the driveways for Rosslyn Spectrum or the London House on either side of the stop while you wait for your bus.
Washington DC (Dupont Circle)
1600 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
United States
Washington, D.C. 20009
United States
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Buses will board from the west curbside of Connecticut Ave NW next to benches in the unnamed park. Please wait near the lamppost with the Bolt Bus sign attached to it.
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Available options you can find for a more comfortable trip:
Free WiFi
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Power Outlets
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Comfortable seats
Relax with extra legroom and reclining seats
Luggage storage
Space to safely stow your belongings
Toilets
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Frequently asked questions
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Find the cheapest buses from Washington to Albany
Getting from Washington to Albany is cheap and easy when you travel with FlixBus. The two cities are 603 km apart and traveling between the two takes as little as 8 hours 25 minutes.
FlixBus tickets are always good value, but you can save even more money by booking online in advance. Book on the website or with our FlixBus App in minutes, then simply use your phone as your ticket to board the bus.
Bus tickets between Washingtonand Albany cost $107.98 on average, but you can get tickets for as low as $86.95 if you book in advance and/or outside of busy travel times, like weekends and holidays.
For a quick, easy, and environmentally-conscious choice, travel with FlixBus.
We have a large network, so you can trust us to take you from your desired departure city to your destination in comfort and style - all for a great value.
Traveling from Washington to Albany
It’s easy to get from Washington to Albany with FlixBus, with 9 direct buses per day.
and it can take a minimum time of 8 hours 25 minutes.
Bus travel is the most environmentally friendly way to travel long distances and we’re working to make it even greener with high environmental standards across our fleet of buses, the use of alternative drive and fuel technologies, and the option for all passengers to offset their carbon emissions at the point of buying a ticket.
The average cost of bus travel between Washington and Albany is $107.98, which makes bus travel far cheaper than any other method.
Taking the bus from Washington
Traveling from Washington and not familiar with it? Here’s everything you need to know.
Washington is a transport hub with 4 bus stations; the 76 buses departing every day take travelers to cities across the country
Arrival in Albany
Traveling to Albany for the first time? Here’s what you need to know:
Albany is very well connected to other destinations on the FlixBus network. The city is connected to 61 other destinations that you can easily reach by bus. You can find 5 FlixBus stops in the city.
What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Washington to Albany
Getting from Washington to Albany aboard a FlixBus bus means traveling in comfort and style, with all the services you need to keep you occupied. Most of our buses include free Wi-Fi onboard, an entertainment system, toilets and power outlets.
You can bring one carry-on and one check-in piece of luggage per passenger, so even if you’re taking a long trip, you don’t need to worry about traveling light.
All ticket holders are guaranteed a seat on our buses but if you want to reserve a seat, you can do so at the time of booking. Choose from a classic seat, table seat, panorama seat or extra seat.
Just book online or on our FlixBus App when purchasing your ticket using any of our available payment methods.
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