There are 7 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Albany by plane, bus, train or car
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
Fly from Washington Dulles • 3 h 5 min
$144 - $256
Cheapest option
Bus Eastern Bus • 9 h 50 min
$54 - $78
5 alternative options
Bus to Reagan Washington, fly • 4 h 56 min
$112 - $272
Train Amtrak Acela Express • 7 h 45 min
$165 - $434
Train Amtrak Northeast Regional • 8 h 35 min
$124 - $292
Bus Vamoose Bus • 10 h 37 min
$62 - $108
Drive • 6 h 54 min
$35 - $60
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Albany is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6 h 54 min.
The quickest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Albany is to fly which costs $140 - $260 and takes 3 h 5 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Albany. However, there are services departing from Dulles Airport Main Terminal & Arrivals/Door and arriving at Albany, Ny via Arlington, VA and New York, Ny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10 h 37 min.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Albany is 322 miles. The road distance is 391.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Albany without a car is to train which takes 7 h 45 min and costs $160 - $440.
It takes approximately 3 h 5 min to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Albany, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Albany bus services, operated by Vamoose Bus, depart from Arlington, VA station.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Albany is to fly which takes 3 h 5 min and costs $140 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $440 and takes 7 h 45 min, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 9 h 50 min.
The quickest flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Albany Airport is the direct flight which takes 1 h 27 min.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany, Ny station.
- Distance: 322.1 miles
- Duration: 3 h 5 min
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Albany, NY, USA?
United Airlines, JetBlue Airways and Cape Air fly from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Albany 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Albany via Wiehle-Reston East Station, WIEHLE-RESTON EAST station, FARRAGUT WEST station, FARRAGUT NORTH station, UNION STATION station, Washington Union Station, and New York Penn Station in around 7 h 45 min.
- 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 8 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 31 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $550
Flights from Reagan Washington to Albany via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $850
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Albany via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 36 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430 - $1,200
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 Washington Union Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $120 - $340
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Business Seat
- $120 - $260
- First Class Seat
- $220 - $340
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 Station
- 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
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $80 - $200
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $80 - $130
- Business Seat
- $120 - $200
- Phone
- 202-637-7000
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Dulles Airport Main Terminal & Arrivals/Door to N Moore St & Rosslyn Station Bus Bay C
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- wmata.com
- Phone
- +1 212-244-6132
- Website
- easternbus.com
Bus from Washington, DC - 715 H St NW. to New York, NY - 7th Ave & W 33rd St.
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22
- Book at
- easternbus.com
- Phone
- (800) 858-8555
- Website
- trailwaysny.com
Bus from New York, NY - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23 - $45
- Book at
- trailwaysny.com
- Website
- vamoosebus.com
Bus from Arlington, VA to Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
- Schedules at
- vamoosebus.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.
Rome2rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
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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Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Albany is 391 miles. It takes approximately 6 h 54 min to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Albany.
JetBlue Airways, Cape Air and United Airlines offer flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Albany Airport.
There are 93+ hotels available in Albany. Prices start at $68 USD per night.