Bus Albany, NY to Washington, DC - Compare all Companies

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

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

today

$52

tomorrow

$61

Monday

Tuesday

$51

Wednesday

$46

Thursday

Friday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	10h 5m	4:20 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	2:25 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 2/7/2026 4:20:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/7/2026 2:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
Greyhound US	9h 30m	7:15 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	4:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 2/7/2026 7:15:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/7/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
FlixBus	10h 30m	2:10 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY	12:40 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SUNY, Albany, NY (USA) at 2/7/2026 2:10:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/8/2026 12:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
FlixBus	11h 30m	2:10 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY	1:40 AM	Washington, DC	Dupont Circle Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SUNY, Albany, NY (USA) at 2/7/2026 2:10:00 PM to Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/8/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Greyhound US	13h 0m	10:30 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	11:30 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 2/7/2026 10:30:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/7/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	10h 5m	4:20 AM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	2:25 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 2/8/2026 4:20:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/8/2026 2:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
Greyhound US	9h 30m	7:15 AM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	4:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 2/8/2026 7:15:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/8/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Greyhound US	11h 40m	7:20 AM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	7:00 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 2/8/2026 7:20:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/8/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
FlixBus	10h 10m	2:30 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	12:40 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 2/8/2026 2:30:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/9/2026 12:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
FlixBus	11h 30m	2:10 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	1:40 AM	Washington, DC	Dupont Circle Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) at 2/8/2026 2:10:00 PM to Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/9/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Albany, NY to Washington, DC via Baltimore, MD, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  10h 5m
  
  0
  
  4:20 AM
  
  Albany, NY
  Bus Terminal
  
  1:10 PM
  
  Baltimore, MD
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $43
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 2/10/2026 4:20:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Baltimore, MD (USA) arriving at 2/10/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
- Busbud
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  1:25 PM
  
  Baltimore, MD
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  2:25 PM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Downtown Bus Station, Baltimore, MD (USA) at 2/10/2026 1:25:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/10/2026 2:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	13h 0m	10:30 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	11:30 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 2/10/2026 10:30:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/10/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Greyhound US	10h 30m	1:15 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	11:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 2/10/2026 1:15:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/10/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Greyhound US	8h 50m	6:30 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	3:20 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 2/10/2026 6:30:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
FlixBus	10h 10m	2:30 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	12:40 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 2/10/2026 2:30:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 12:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
FlixBus	10h 30m	2:10 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY	12:40 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SUNY, Albany, NY (USA) at 2/10/2026 2:10:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 12:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	10h 5m	4:20 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	2:25 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 2/11/2026 4:20:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 2:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
Greyhound US	9h 30m	7:15 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	4:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 2/11/2026 7:15:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 4:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
FlixBus	12h 15m	2:10 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY	2:25 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SUNY, Albany, NY (USA) at 2/11/2026 2:10:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
Greyhound US	10h 30m	1:15 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	11:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 2/11/2026 1:15:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
FlixBus	11h 55m	2:30 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	2:25 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 2/11/2026 2:30:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Albany, NY to Washington, DC is $46 on 2/11/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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

See here how frequent the connections between Albany, NY and Washington, DC are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from Albany, NY to Washington, DC. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Albany, NY and Washington, DC.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 29 buses from Albany, NY to Washington, DC, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Albany, NY and Washington, DC, with 7 offers.

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

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 15 times every day by bus from Albany, NY to Washington, DC in one click! Book your bus ticket from Albany, NY to Washington, DC starting from $46!

Cheapest Bus	$46
Fastest Bus	8h 50m
Earliest Bus	4:20 AM
Latest Bus	6:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	15 Ø
Distance	310.1 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Albany, NY to Washington, DC

Every day, 15 buses from 2 bus companies leave Albany, NY for Washington, DC: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 02/01

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 02/03

Wednesday 02/04

Thursday 02/05

Friday 02/06

Saturday 02/07

$52

Sunday 02/08

$68

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

$51

Wednesday 02/11

$46

Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

Saturday 02/14

Sunday 02/15

Monday 02/16

Tuesday 02/17

Wednesday 02/18

Thursday 02/19

$56

Friday 02/20

Saturday 02/21

Sunday 02/22

$60

Monday 02/23

Tuesday 02/24

Wednesday 02/25

Thursday 02/26

$47

Friday 02/27

Saturday 02/28

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

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Albany, NY to Washington, DC, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $44, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Albany, NY to Washington, DC. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $60.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Albany, NY to Washington, DC, with $44. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $47.

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

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 Albany, NY to Washington, DC 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 Albany, NY to Washington, DC, 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 Albany, NY to Washington, DC are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Albany, NY to Washington, DC

These are the most booked bus companies between Albany, NY to Washington, DC from our users.

Greyhound US from Albany, NY to Washington, DC

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Albany, NY to Washington, DC:

Cheapest Price	$46
Fastest Bus	8h 50m
Earliest Bus	4:20 AM
Last Bus	6:30 PM
Daily Connections	10 Ø
Found on	2/3/2026

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

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

Bus Terminal

Hamilton St 34

Rensselaer Station

East St 649

SUNY Collins Circle

Collins Cir

Crossgates Mall

Crossgates Mall Rd 1

Quay Street

Quay St.

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

Dupont Circle Station

20th St. NW 1525

Armory Metro

19th St SE

Metro Center

11th St NW 663

L'Enfant Plaza outside McDonald's

C Street SW DC 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 400

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

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

FAQs about the Albany, NY to Washington, DC bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $46 and takes 10h 5m to reach Washington, DC. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $46 and $78. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Washington, DC.

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

Every day, the Albany, NY to Washington, DC bus route is served by approximately 15 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Albany, NY to Washington, DC is offered by Greyhound US and takes 8h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $57. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Washington, DC from Albany, NY starts at 4:20 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 Albany, NY to Washington, DC?

The latest bus trip departing from Albany, NY for Washington, DC starts at 6:30 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 Albany, NY Washington, DC route?

When traveling by bus from Albany, NY to Washington, DC, 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 Albany, NY and Washington, DC?

You can check all the direct connections between Albany, NY and Washington, DC 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 Albany, NY to Washington, DC 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 Albany, NY Washington, DC 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 Albany, NY Washington, DC 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 Albany, NY to Washington, DC on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

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

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