The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Albany, NY
Cheapest price
£88
Average price
£125
Fastest journey
8 h 16 m
Average duration
8 h 48 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
501 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Albany, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Albany, NY will cost around £125 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £88.
Of the 3 trains that leave Washington, DC for Albany, NY every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 501 km distance in an average of 8 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Washington, DC to Albany, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Albany, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a flight costs an average of £96.
Distance: 501 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£100 Average Price | £72 Average Price Cheapest | £211 Average Price |
6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Washington, DC to Albany, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Albany, NY trains for today, Monday 16 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 20:00 Washington, DC | 8h16 | 04:16 Albany, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Albany, NY
Trains from Washington, DC to Albany, NY run on average 22 times per day, taking around 5h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £38 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 501 km distance in 6h 30m.
Distance 501 km |
Average train duration 5h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 6h 30m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Washington, DC to Albany, NY trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Washington, DC and Albany, NY from £38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Washington, DC to Albany, NY train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Albany, NY by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Albany, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Washington, DC and Albany, NY
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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