Coach Albany, NY to Washington, DC from £43

Which bus from Albany, NY to Washington, DC is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Albany, NY to Washington, DC. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£96

tomorrow

£51

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

£61

Saturday

£49

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 15m	11:45	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	21:00	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£96	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 05/07/2026 11:45:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 05/07/2026 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £96 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
FlixBus	9h 0m	21:00	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	06:00	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£108	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) at 05/07/2026 21:00:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 06/07/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £108 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
FlixBus	8h 45m	21:15	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	06:00	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£109	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 05/07/2026 21:15:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 06/07/2026 06:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £109 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Greyhound US	9h 0m	18:30	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	03:30	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£137	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 05/07/2026 18:30:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 06/07/2026 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £137 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Greyhound US	9h 45m	17:35	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	03:20	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£151	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 05/07/2026 17:35:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 06/07/2026 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £151 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 15m	07:15	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	16:30	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£51	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 06/07/2026 07:15:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 06/07/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
Greyhound US	13h 0m	10:30	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	23:30	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£51	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 06/07/2026 10:30:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 06/07/2026 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Greyhound US	8h 50m	18:30	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	03:20	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£51	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 06/07/2026 18:30:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 07/07/2026 03:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
FlixBus	10h 10m	14:30	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	00:40	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 06/07/2026 14:30:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 07/07/2026 00:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
FlixBus	10h 30m	14:10	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	00:40	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) at 06/07/2026 14:10:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 07/07/2026 00:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	10h 5m	04:20	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	14:25	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 10/07/2026 04:20:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 10/07/2026 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
Greyhound US	11h 55m	07:20	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	19:15	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 10/07/2026 07:20:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 10/07/2026 19:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
FlixBus	9h 0m	11:45	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	20:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 10/07/2026 11:45:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 10/07/2026 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
FlixBus	10h 10m	14:30	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	00:40	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 10/07/2026 14:30:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 11/07/2026 00:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
FlixBus	10h 30m	14:10	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	00:40	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) at 10/07/2026 14:10:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 11/07/2026 00:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Albany, NY to Washington, DC via Baltimore, MD, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  10h 30m
  
  0
  
  14:30
  
  Albany, NY
  Rensselaer Station
  
  00:05
  
  Baltimore, MD
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £44
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) at 11/07/2026 14:30:00 to Downtown Bus Station, Baltimore, MD (USA) arriving at 12/07/2026 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
- Greyhound US
  
  0h 50m
  
  0
  
  00:10
  
  Baltimore, MD
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  01:00
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £9
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Baltimore, MD (USA) at 12/07/2026 00:10:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/07/2026 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	9h 15m	07:15	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	16:30	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£49	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 11/07/2026 07:15:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 11/07/2026 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
Greyhound US	11h 55m	07:20	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	19:15	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 11/07/2026 07:20:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 11/07/2026 19:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Greyhound US	10h 0m	10:30	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	20:30	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 11/07/2026 10:30:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 11/07/2026 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
FlixBus	9h 0m	11:45	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	20:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) at 11/07/2026 11:45:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 11/07/2026 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
FlixBus	9h 15m	11:30	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	20:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) at 11/07/2026 11:30:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 11/07/2026 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Albany, NY to Washington, DC is £43 on 15/07/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Albany, NY and Washington, DC?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Albany, NY to Washington, DC. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 28 daily coaches from Albany, NY to Washington, DC. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Albany, NY and Washington, DC.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 37 coaches from Albany, NY to Washington, DC, while Night sees the fewest connections between Albany, NY and Washington, DC, with 5 offers.

All facts for Albany, NY to Washington, DC bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel daily 23 times by bus from Albany, NY to Washington, DC in one click. Book your Albany, NY to Washington, DC bus ticket starting from £43!

Cheapest Bus	£43
Fastest Bus	8h 45m
Earliest Coach	11:45
Latest Coach	21:15
Daily Bus Connections	23 Ø
Distance	499.0 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Albany, NY to Washington, DC?

Every day, 23 buses from 2 coach companies leave Albany, NY for Washington, DC. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/07/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 29/06

Tuesday 30/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 02/07

Friday 03/07

Saturday 04/07

Sunday 05/07

£62

Monday 06/07

£47

Tuesday 07/07

Wednesday 08/07

Thursday 09/07

Friday 10/07

£46

Saturday 11/07

£49

Sunday 12/07

£47

Monday 13/07

£48

Tuesday 14/07

£51

Wednesday 15/07

£43

Thursday 16/07

£44

Friday 17/07

£48

Saturday 18/07

£53

Sunday 19/07

£61

Monday 20/07

£46

Tuesday 21/07

£50

Wednesday 22/07

£51

Thursday 23/07

£46

Friday 24/07

£51

Saturday 25/07

£54

Sunday 26/07

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 £46, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Albany, NY to Washington, DC. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £49.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Albany, NY to Washington, DC, with £43. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £51.

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 higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

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 coach 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 coaches from Albany, NY to Washington, DC are also emptier.

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

Here is a map with all coach stations in Albany, NY and Washington, DC. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Bus Terminal

Hamilton St 34

Rensselaer Station

East St 649

SUNY Collins Circle

Collins Cir

Capitol/Hawk Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St

Crossgates Mall

Crossgates Mall Rd 1

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

Dupont Circle Station

20th St. NW 1525

Metro Center

11th St NW 663

Renaissance Washington DC Downtown

9th St NW 999

L'Enfant Plaza outside McDonald's

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

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Albany, NY to Washington, DC

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Albany, NY to Washington, DC. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Albany, NY to Washington, DC bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Albany, NY Washington, DC bus trip is available from £43 and takes 9h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £43 to £202. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Washington, DC.

How many connections are available for the Albany, NY Washington, DC route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Albany, NY to Washington, DC is offered by roughly 23 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Albany, NY to Washington, DC is provided by FlixBus and takes 8h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £111. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Washington, DC departs from Albany, NY at 11:45. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

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

The latest bus to Washington, DC departs from Albany, NY at 21:15. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

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

Passengers looking to travel from Albany, NY to Washington, DC can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

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

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 bus for the Albany, NY Washington, DC bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Albany, NY to Washington, DC?

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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’ll find all the details about your bus route!