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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: August 17 atDeparture city: WashingtonDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: August 18 atDestination city: AlbanyDestination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak stationOperated by: Amtrak
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- Departure time: August 17 atDeparture city: WashingtonDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: August 17 atDestination city: AlbanyDestination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak stationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: August 17 atDeparture city: WashingtonDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: August 17 atDestination city: AlbanyDestination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak stationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to AlbanyAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 10 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Washington, DC, US to Albany, NY: Trip Overview
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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Albany, NY was searched and found on Aug 19, 2025 with a price of $126To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Washington, DC, US to Albany, NY, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $126 to $585 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $126 which is on 2025-08-19.
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Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Washington to Albany is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Albany you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Washington and Albany, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Washington to Albany, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
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