How to get from Albany to Charles Town
The fastest way to travel from Albany to Charles Town takes approximately 628 minutes with 4 transfers. You can use bus, subway and train. We found 3 route options for you.
Fastest Route
628 min 751.3 km
4 transfers
ADT A531
A
Northeast Regional
Floridian
20
Departs from: Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)
Walking: 24 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 15 min (0.9 km)
to Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal)
2
Take ADT A531 Bus
Direction: New York (P.A.B.T.)
From Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal) to New York (P.A.B.T.) (2 stops, 180 min)
3
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
4
Take A Subway
Direction: Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd
From 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 34 St-Penn Station
5
Walk 4 min (0.3 km)
to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
6
Take Northeast Regional Train
Direction: Washington
From Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station (8 stops, 215 min)
7
Take Floridian Train
Direction: Chicago
From Washington Union Station to Martinsburg Amtrak Station (2 stops, 100 min)
8
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Caperton Transportation Station
9
Take 20 Bus
Direction: VA Medical Center
From Caperton Transportation Station to Charles Washington Hall (6 stops, 47 min)
10
Walk 1 min (0.1 km)
✓
Arrive at Charles Town
Public transport stations close to Albany
Albany is located in Charles Town 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 Charles Town
Charles Town is located in Charles Town and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Bus stations close to Charles Town:
- Charles Town City Hall
- Charles Town Crt House Wash St
- Charles Town Court House
- Charles Washington Hall
Alternative Route
499 min 695.8 km
4 transfers
214
Empire Service
Acela
Marc
Route 20
Departs from: Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St
Walking: 16 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, 12 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, 155 min)
5
Take Acela Train
Direction: Washington
From Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station (5 stops, 178 min)
6
Walk 7 min (0.4 km)
to Union Station Marc Washington
7
Take Marc Train
Direction: Martinsburg
From Union Station Marc Washington to Harpers Ferry W VA Marc wb (10 stops, 80 min)
8
Walk 5 min (0.3 km)
to Harpers Ferry
9
Take Route 20 Bus
Direction: Gabes
From Harpers Ferry to Charles Town Crt House Wash St (1 stops, 25 min)
10
Walk 0 min
✓
Arrive at Charles Town
Questions & Answers
Common questions about traveling from Albany to Charles Town.
How do I travel from Albany to Charles Town in Charles Town?
The quickest journey from Albany to Charles Town takes approximately 628 minutes via the ADT A531 bus service.
Are there other ways to reach Charles Town from Albany?
Yes, an alternative route is available taking around 499 minutes using the 214 bus line.
Can I get directly from Albany to Charles Town without changing?
This route requires 4 transfers. The complete journey takes about 628 minutes including connection time.
What bus service connects Albany and Charles Town?
The ADT A531 line provides bus service between Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal) and Charles Washington Hall in Charles Town.
What is the journey time from Albany to Charles Town by public transport?
Traveling by bus from Albany to Charles Town in Charles Town takes approximately 628 minutes, including transfer time at connection points.
Where should I board the bus to travel from Albany to Charles Town?
Board the ADT A531 bus at Albany (Trailways Bus Terminal) station, located near Albany in Charles Town.
Which station is closest to Charles Town?
The nearest stop to Charles Town is Charles Washington Hall station. Exit here to reach your destination in Charles Town.
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.