Next available departures

Next departures for Albany to Washington on July 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:40pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	11h 18m	6:58am	Union Station	Cheapest
	4:30pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 6m	11:36pm	Union Station	Fastest
	8:15am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 3m	4:18pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	1:05pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	1d 1h	2:24pm	Union Station	No tags
	8:15am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 3m	4:18pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	1:05pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	1d 1h	2:24pm	Union Station	No tags
	10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 29m	5:34pm	Union Station	No tags
	10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 29m	5:34pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Washington on July 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:35pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	12h 19m	6:54am	Union Station	Cheapest
6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 34m	1:24pm	Union Station	Fastest
6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 34m	1:24pm	Union Station	No tags
6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 35m	2:25pm	Union Station	No tags
6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 35m	2:25pm	Union Station	No tags
8:15am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 20m	3:35pm	Union Station	No tags
8:15am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 20m	3:35pm	Union Station	No tags
6:35pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	12h 19m	6:54am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Washington on July 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:35pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	11h 19m	6:54am	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 56m	4:01pm	Union Station	Fastest
	5:00am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 41m	11:41am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	5:55am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 4m	11:59am	Union Station	No tags
	5:00am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 41m	11:41am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	5:55am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 4m	11:59am	Union Station	No tags
	6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 15m	2:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 56m	4:01pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Washington on July 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:35pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	11h 19m	6:54am	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 56m	4:01pm	Union Station	Fastest
	5:00am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 41m	11:41am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	5:55am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 4m	11:59am	Union Station	No tags
	5:00am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 41m	11:41am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	5:55am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 4m	11:59am	Union Station	No tags
	6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 15m	2:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 56m	4:01pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Washington on July 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	10h 45m	3:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 56m	4:01pm	Union Station	Fastest
	5:00am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 41m	11:41am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	5:55am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 4m	11:59am	Union Station	No tags
	5:00am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 41m	11:41am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	5:55am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 4m	11:59am	Union Station	No tags
	6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 15m	2:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 56m	4:01pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Washington on July 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:35pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	11h 19m	6:54am	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 56m	4:01pm	Union Station	Fastest
	5:00am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 41m	11:41am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	5:55am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 4m	11:59am	Union Station	No tags
	5:00am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 41m	11:41am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	5:55am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 4m	11:59am	Union Station	No tags
	6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 15m	2:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 56m	4:01pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Washington on July 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:35pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	10h 54m	6:29am	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 56m	4:01pm	Union Station	Fastest
	5:00am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 41m	11:41am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	5:55am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 4m	11:59am	Union Station	No tags
	5:00am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 41m	11:41am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	5:55am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 4m	11:59am	Union Station	No tags
	6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 15m	2:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	10:05am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	5h 56m	4:01pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Washington on August 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:40pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	11h 18m	6:58am	Union Station	Cheapest
	6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 34m	1:24pm	Union Station	Fastest
	6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	6h 34m	1:24pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	1:05pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	1d 1h	2:24pm	Union Station	No tags
	6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 35m	2:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	1:05pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	1d 1h	2:24pm	Union Station	No tags
	6:50am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	7h 35m	2:25pm	Union Station	No tags
	8:15am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	8h 3m	4:18pm	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 7 hours 23 minutes and with fares starting at just THB 2,296, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21train per day

7h 23mAverage Duration

310 milesDistance

45kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceTHB 1,717 - THB 6,573	Average Duration10h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceTHB 2,296 - THB 22,650	Average Duration7h 23m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

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

Albany, NY

A
Albany Airport
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Washington, DC, US

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,845 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.6

Based on 5845 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at THB 2,296

US train companies:Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Albany to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Albany to Washington start from THB 2,296. The average price for this train route is around THB 5,015. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Albany to Washington?
The average train ride duration from Albany to Washington is 7h 23m, covering a distance of 310 miles (499 km). The quickest train can get you there in 6h 34m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Albany to Washington route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 21 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Albany to Washington?
The earliest train departs from Albany to Washington at 5:00am. And the latest train departs at 7:40pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

07/23

THB 7,293

07/24

THB 6,706

Today

THB 8,192

07/26

THB 7,881

07/27

THB 3,699

07/28

THB 3,906

07/29

THB 4,459

07/30

THB 4,666

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Jul 27, 2026 with a price of THB 3,699

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

You can expect to pay from THB 3,699 to THB 26,130 for a train 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 THB 3,699 which is on 2026-07-27.