There are 8 ways to get from Baltimore to Albany by train, bus, car, plane or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 5 h 35 min
$147 - $374
Cheapest option
Bus Greyhound USA • 7 h 25 min
$44 - $106
6 alternative options
Bus Peter Pan Bus Lines • 7 h 10 min
$45 - $81
Drive • 5 h 38 min
$30 - $50
Fly from Baltimore • 4 h 7 min
$114 - $334
Train to Reagan Washington, fly • 5 h 3 min
$166 - $424
Train, subway to Washington Dulles, fly • 5 h 58 min
$212 - $431
Train to Philadelphia, fly • 5 h 15 min
$258 - $646
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Albany is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5 h 38 min.
The quickest way to get from Baltimore to Albany is to fly which costs $110 - $340 and takes 4 h 7 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore to Albany. However, there are services departing from Baltimore, MD - Greyhound Bus Terminal Downtown and arriving at Albany, NY via New York, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7 h 10 min.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Albany. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 h 35 min.
The distance between Baltimore and Albany is 278 miles. The road distance is 326.3 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Albany without a car is to train which takes 5 h 35 min and costs $140 - $380.
It takes approximately 5 h 35 min 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 Acela Express, arrive at Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Albany is to train which takes 5 h 35 min and costs $140 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7 h 10 min, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $340 and takes 4 h 7 min.
- Distance: 277.5 miles
- Duration: 5 h 35 min
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 5 h 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltimore to Albany via New York, NY - Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York, NY in around 7 h 10 min.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 13 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $370
Flights from Reagan Washington to Albany via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 9 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $370
Flights from Philadelphia to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 12 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410 - $700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Albany via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 46 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $850
Flights from Washington Dulles to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 34 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $550
Flights from Washington Dulles to Albany via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Albany via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 27 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $290 - $900
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.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Acela Express
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $110 - $300
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Business Seat
- $110 - $230
- First Class Seat
- $190 - $300
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55 - $160
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Business Seat
- $55 - $150
- First Class Seat
- $120 - $160
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Philadelphia 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $75 - $210
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Business Seat
- $75 - $180
- First Class Seat
- $150 - $210
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.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35 - $80
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $60 - $90
- Business Coach Seat
- $55 - $80
- Room
- $170 - $250
- Phone
- +1 1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from New York to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50 - $100
- Website
- viarail.ca
- Escape
- $28 - $50
- Economy
- $50 - $70
- EconomyPlus
- $70 - $100
- Business
- $75 - $110
- Phone
- 202-637-7000
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from FARRAGUT WEST station to WIEHLE-RESTON EAST station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $6
- Schedules at
- wmata.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Baltimore, MD - Greyhound Bus Terminal Downtown to New York, NY - Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20 - $40
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- (800) 858-8555
- Website
- trailwaysny.com
Bus from New York, NY to Albany, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25 - $45
- Book at
- trailwaysny.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
- 3 h 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24 - $60
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $24 - $40
- Flexible
- $40 - $60
Bus from New York, Ny to Albany, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20 - $50
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $20 - $35
- Flexible
- $35 - $50
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The quickest flight from Baltimore Airport to Albany Airport is the direct flight which takes 1 h 10 min.
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 5 h 38 min 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 Rome2rio.
Book your Baltimore to Albany bus tickets online with Greyhound and Greyhound.
There are 94+ hotels available in Albany. Prices start at $71 USD per night.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Baltimore Airport is to tram which takes 29 min and costs $2.