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From Albany to La Plata

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How to get from Albany to La Plata

The fastest way to travel from Albany to La Plata takes approximately 680 minutes with 5 transfers. You can use bus and subway. We found 3 route options for you.

Fastest Route
680 min 679.5 km
5 transfers
15 min
ADT A297
2 min
Peter Pan
4 min
R
3 min
620
2 min
301 Connector
La Plata
0 min
Departs from: Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)
Walking: 26 min

Step-by-step directions

1
Walk 15 min (0.9 km)
to Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)
2
Take ADT A297 Bus
Direction: New York (P.A.B.T.)
From Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal) to New York (P.A.B.T.) (2 stops, 165 min)
3
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Ny
4
Take Peter Pan Bus
Direction: Washington, Dc
From Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Ny to Union Station, Washington, Dc (1 stops, 260 min)
5
Walk 4 min (0.2 km)
to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
6
Take R Subway
Direction: Shady Grove
From Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform (2 stops, 5 min)
7
Walk 3 min (0.2 km)
to 11th ST & F ST NW sb
8
Take 620 Bus
Direction: 620/12 Waldorf
From 11th ST & F ST NW sb to US 301 P & R & Smallwood Dr (8 stops, 82 min)
9
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to 301 Park & Ride Transfer Point
10
Take 301 Connector Bus
Direction: Waldorf Transfer Point
From 301 Park & Ride Transfer Point to Laplata Transfer Point (Walmart Lot) (10 stops, 26 min)
11
Take La Plata Bus
Direction: Laplata Transfer Point (Walmart Lot)
From Laplata Transfer Point (Walmart Lot) to Charles St & Kent Ave (10 stops, 15 min)
12
Walk 0 min
✓
Arrive at La Plata

Public transport stations close to Albany

Albany is located in Albany and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.

Bus stations close to Albany:

  • Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St
  • State St & Eagle St
  • Eagle St & Howard St
  • Washington Ave & S. Swan St

Public transport stations close to La Plata

La Plata is located in Albany and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.

Bus stations close to La Plata:

  • Charles St & Kent Ave
  • Charles St & St Marys Ave (Courthouse)
  • Civista Medical Center
  • Oak Ave & Worchester St
Alternative Route
536 min 668.2 km
6 transfers
2 min
214
2 min
Empire Service
Acela
3 min
R
3 min
610
2 min
301 Connector
La Plata
0 min
Departs from: Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St
Walking: 12 min

Step-by-step directions

1
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St
2
Take 214 Bus
Direction: Empire State Plaza to East Greenbush Tech Park
From Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St to East St & Herrick St (Joseph Bruno Rail Station) (11 stops, 14 min)
3
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
4
Take Empire Service Train
Direction: New York
From Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station (5 stops, 150 min)
5
Take Acela Train
Direction: Washington
From Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station (4 stops, 179 min)
6
Walk 3 min (0.2 km)
to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
7
Take R Subway
Direction: Shady Grove
From Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform (2 stops, 5 min)
8
Walk 3 min (0.2 km)
to 11th ST & F ST NW sb
9
Take 610 Bus
Direction: 610/12 US 301 Park & Ride
From 11th ST & F ST NW sb to US 301 P & R & Smallwood Dr (4 stops, 57 min)
10
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to 301 Park & Ride Transfer Point
11
Take 301 Connector Bus
Direction: Waldorf Transfer Point
From 301 Park & Ride Transfer Point to Laplata Transfer Point (Walmart Lot) (10 stops, 26 min)
12
Take La Plata Bus
Direction: Laplata Transfer Point (Walmart Lot)
From Laplata Transfer Point (Walmart Lot) to Charles St & Kent Ave (5 stops, 13 min)
13
Walk 0 min
✓
Arrive at La Plata

Questions & Answers

Common questions about traveling from Albany to La Plata.

How do I travel from Albany to La Plata in Albany?
The quickest journey from Albany to La Plata takes approximately 680 minutes via the ADT A297 bus service.
Are there other ways to reach La Plata from Albany?
Yes, an alternative route is available taking around 536 minutes using the 214 bus line.
Can I get directly from Albany to La Plata without changing?
This route requires 5 transfers. The complete journey takes about 680 minutes including connection time.
What bus service connects Albany and La Plata?
The ADT A297 line provides bus service between Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal) and Charles St & Kent Ave in Albany.
What is the journey time from Albany to La Plata by public transport?
Traveling by bus from Albany to La Plata in Albany takes approximately 680 minutes, including transfer time at connection points.
Where should I board the bus to travel from Albany to La Plata?
Board the ADT A297 bus at Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal) station, located near Albany in Albany.
Which station is closest to La Plata?
The nearest stop to La Plata is Charles St & Kent Ave station. Exit here to reach your destination in Albany.

Travel Tips

  • Allow extra time for connections, especially during peak hours
  • Check real-time departure information at the station
  • Consider downloading the transit app for live updates
  • For routes with transfers, follow signs at stations for connecting services

Disclaimer: Travel times shown are estimates based on scheduled departure at 8:00 AM and do not account for real-time traffic conditions or service delays. Actual travel times may vary.