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 45m
$75 - $197
Cheapest option
Bus via Baltimore, MD - TA 5501 O'Donnell St. Cutoff • 8h 36m
$44 - $54
6 alternative options
Bus • 7h 30m
$47 - $85
Drive • 5h 40m
$30 - $50
Fly from Baltimore, line 1 bus • 4h 33m
$96 - $216
Train to Reagan Washington, fly • 5h 8m
$112 - $235
Train to Philadelphia, fly • 5h 37m
$139 - $573
Train, subway to Washington Dulles, fly, line 1 bus • 6h 22m
$130 - $529
Baltimore to Albany by train
The train journey time between Baltimore and Albany is around 6h 23m and covers a distance of around 327 miles. The fastest train normally takes 5h 10m. Operated by Amtrak and Amtrak Northeast Regional, the Baltimore to Albany train service departs from Baltimore Penn Station and arrives in Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. Typically 66 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Baltimore to Albany train schedules
Trains departing Thursday, May 13, 2021
Trains departing Friday, May 14, 2021
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable 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 1 bus which costs $95 - $220 and takes 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore to Albany. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Downtown and arriving at Albany, NY via New York, NY - Port Authority. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
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 Moynihan Train Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Baltimore and Albany is 278 miles. The road distance is 325.8 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Albany without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs $75 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Baltimore to Albany, including transfers.
Baltimore to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown station.
Baltimore to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Albany is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs $75 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 30m.
- Distance: 277.5 miles
- Duration: 5h 45m
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Albany, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Baltimore to Albany via New York Moynihan Train Hall in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltimore to Albany via New York and New York, NY - Port Authority in around 7h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $210
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $290
Flights from Reagan Washington to Albany via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80 - $290
Flights from Philadelphia to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $450
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 Moynihan Train Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $35 - $50
- Premium
- $200 - $280
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $55 - $90
- Business Seat
- $55 - $85
Train from New York Moynihan Train Hall to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40 - $85
- Schedules at
- 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
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $23 - $35
- Premium
- $180 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $30 - $50
- Business Seat
- $30 - $45
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28 - $40
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $28 - $40
- Premium
- $190 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $65
- Business Seat
- $40 - $60
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23 - $35
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $23 - $35
- Premium
- $180 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $30 - $50
- Business Seat
- $28 - $40
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 Moynihan Train Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55 - $120
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $55 - $120
- Business Class Seat
- $90 - $160
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $65
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $35 - $65
- Business Class Seat
- $55 - $110
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45 - $85
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $45 - $85
- Business Class Seat
- $70 - $130
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $65
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $35 - $65
- Business Class Seat
- $55 - $110
- 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 15 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 to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26 - $40
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $26 - $40
- Flexible
- $45 - $70
Bus from New York to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21 - $30
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $21 - $30
- 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 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- (800) 858-8555
- Website
- trailwaysny.com
Bus from New York, NY - Port Authority to Albany, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23 - $40
- Book at
- trailwaysny.com
- Phone
- 7577171677VA
- climing44@yahoo.com
- Website
- rockledgebus.com
Bus from Baltimore, MD - TA 5501 O'Donnell St. Cutoff to Midtown - 5th Ave and 31st St.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22 - $29
- Book at
- GoToBus
- Website
- gotobus.com
Bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Albany, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20
- Schedules at
- gotobus.com
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- cdta.org
Bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Capitol/Hawk Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $2
- Schedules at
- cdta.org
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The quickest flight from Baltimore Airport to Albany Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Baltimore to Albany bus services, operated by Trailways New York, 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.
Southwest Airlines offers flights from Baltimore Airport to Albany Airport.
Book your Baltimore to Albany train tickets online with Omio.
There are 235+ 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.