How to get from Albany to Washington
The fastest way to travel from Albany to Washington takes approximately 3975 minutes with 5 transfers. You can use bus, train and subway. We found 4 route options for you.
Fastest Route
3975 min 4,912.2 km
5 transfers
Cascades
Empire Builder
Floridian
Greyhound Us0430
16
R
Departs from: Albany Amtrak Station
Walking: 51 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 22 min (1.3 km)
to Albany Amtrak Station
2
Take Cascades Bus
Direction: Portland
From Albany Amtrak Station to Portland Amtrak Station (3 stops, 125 min)
3
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Portland
4
Take Empire Builder Train
Direction: Chicago
From Portland to Chicago Union Station (37 stops, 2760 min)
5
Take Floridian Train
Direction: Miami
From Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station (8 stops, 565 min)
6
Walk 5 min (0.3 km)
to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
7
Take Greyhound Us0430 Bus
Direction: Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
From Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Silver Spring Bus Station (1 stops, 265 min)
8
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Sligo AVE & Fenton St
9
Take 16 Bus
Direction: Silver Spring
From Sligo AVE & Fenton St to Silver Spring Station & BAY 108 (5 stops, 7 min)
10
Walk 3 min (0.2 km)
to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform
11
Take R Subway
Direction: Shady Grove
From Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform (8 stops, 18 min)
12
Walk 17 min (1 km)
✓
Arrive at Washington
Public transport stations close to Albany
Albany is located in Washington and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Train stations close to Albany:
- Albany Amtrak Station
Bus stations close to Albany:
- 2nd & Lyon
- 4th & Ellsworth
- 2nd & Baker
- 1st Ave & Montgomery St
Public transport stations close to Washington
Washington is located in Washington and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Metro stations close to Washington:
- Federal Triangle, Blue/Orange/Silvere Line Center Platform
- Mcpherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Mcpherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
- Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
Bus stations close to Washington:
- Constitution AVE & 15th ST NW fs nb
- 14th St @ Pennsylvania Ave Nw
- 14th ST & Pennsylvania AVE NW sb
- 14 St Nw+Pennsylvania Av Nw
Questions & Answers
Common questions about traveling from Albany to Washington.
How do I travel from Albany to Washington in Washington?
The quickest journey from Albany to Washington takes approximately 3975 minutes via the Cascades bus service.
Can I get directly from Albany to Washington without changing?
This route requires 5 transfers. The complete journey takes about 3975 minutes including connection time.
What bus service connects Albany and Washington?
The Cascades line provides bus service between Albany Amtrak Station and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in Washington.
What is the journey time from Albany to Washington by public transport?
Traveling by bus from Albany to Washington in Washington takes approximately 3975 minutes, including transfer time at connection points.
Where should I board the bus to travel from Albany to Washington?
Board the Cascades bus at Albany Amtrak Station station, located near Albany in Washington.
Which station is closest to Washington?
The nearest stop to Washington is Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform station. Exit here to reach your destination in Washington.
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.