There are 8 ways to get from Baltimore to Albany by train, bus, car, plane or subway
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Recommended option
Train • 5h 42m
$75 - $197
Cheapest option
Bus via Baltimore, MD - TA 5501 O'Donnell St. Cutoff • 9h 23m
$44 - $54
6 alternative options
Bus • 7h 25m
$48 - $80
Drive • 5h 40m
$30 - $50
Fly from Baltimore, line 905 bus • 4h 18m
$101 - $426
Train to Reagan Washington, fly • 4h 48m
$142 - $275
Train, subway to Washington Dulles, fly, line 905 bus • 6h 12m
$170 - $269
Train to Philadelphia, fly • 5h 31m
$189 - $893
Questions & Answers
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The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Albany is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 40m.
The quickest way to get from Baltimore to Albany is to fly and line 905 bus which costs $100 - $430 and takes 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore to Albany. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Downtown, Md and arriving at Albany, Ny via New York, Ny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Albany station. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Baltimore and Albany is 278 miles. The road distance is 326.4 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Albany without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $75 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Baltimore to Albany, including transfers.
Baltimore to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown, Md station.
Baltimore to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Albany, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Baltimore to Albany via New York Penn Station in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltimore to Albany via New York, Ny in around 7h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Baltimore to Albany via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $600
Flights from Reagan Washington to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $240
Flights from Reagan Washington to Albany via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $240
Flights from Philadelphia to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Albany via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $400
Flights from Washington Dulles to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $330
Flights from Washington Dulles to Albany via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $330
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $35 - $50
- Premium
- $200 - $280
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $55 - $90
- Business Seat
- $55 - $85
Train from New York Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40 - $85
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $40 - $85
- Business Seat
- $65 - $110
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23 - $35
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $23 - $35
- Premium
- $180 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $30 - $50
- Business Seat
- $30 - $45
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23 - $35
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $23 - $35
- Premium
- $180 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $30 - $50
- Business Seat
- $28 - $40
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28 - $40
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $28 - $40
- Premium
- $190 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $65
- Business Seat
- $40 - $60
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55 - $120
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $55 - $120
- Business Class Seat
- $90 - $160
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $65
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $35 - $65
- Business Class Seat
- $55 - $110
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $65
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $35 - $65
- Business Class Seat
- $55 - $110
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45 - $85
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $45 - $85
- Business Class Seat
- $70 - $130
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from PENN STATION MARC sb to NEW CARROLLTON MARC sb
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4 - $7
- More information at
- Maryland Transit
- Phone
- 202-637-7000
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from NEW CARROLLTON station to ROSSLYN station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $5
- Schedules at
- wmata.com
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown, Md to New York, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25 - $40
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $25 - $40
- Flexible
- $45 - $70
Bus from New York, Ny to Albany, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22 - $35
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $22 - $35
- Flexible
- $40 - $60
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- 7577171677VA
- climing44@yahoo.com
- Website
- rockledgebus.com
Bus from Baltimore, MD - TA 5501 O'Donnell St. Cutoff to Chinatown-152 East Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22 - $29
- Book at
- GoToBus
- Website
- gotobus.com
Bus from Chinatown-152 East Broadway to Albany, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20
- Schedules at
- gotobus.com
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- cdta.org
Bus from Central Ave & Northway Mall - Colonie Station to Washington Ave & Hawk St - Capitol/Hawk Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- cdta.org
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The best way to get from Baltimore to Albany is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $75 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 25m.
The quickest flight from Baltimore Airport to Albany Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Baltimore to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany, Ny station.
Baltimore to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Albany is 326 miles. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Baltimore to Albany.
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Baltimore Airport to Albany Airport.
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Book your Baltimore to Albany bus tickets online with Greyhound and Greyhound.
There are 110+ hotels available in Albany. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Baltimore Airport is to tram which takes 27 min and costs $2.