There are 7 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Albany by plane, bus, train or car
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Recommended option
Fly from Washington Dulles, line 1 bus • 2h 56m
$72 - $340
Cheapest option
Bus • 11h 36m
$40 - $46
5 alternative options
Bus to Reagan Washington, fly • 4h 52m
$78 - $154
Train • 7h 41m
$86 - $226
Train via Landover • 8h 48m
$86 - $228
Bus via New York • 9h 36m
$46 - $86
Drive • 6h 46m
$35 - $55
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Albany is to bus which costs $40 - $50 and takes 11h 36m.
The quickest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Albany is to fly and line 1 bus which costs $70 - $340 and takes 2h 56m.
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-Rensselaer via Arlington, VA and New York, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Albany is 322 miles. The road distance is 386.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Albany without a car is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs $85 - $230.
It takes approximately 2h 56m 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 train which takes 7h 41m and costs $85 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 9h 36m.
The quickest flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Albany Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 17m.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Albany bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer station.
- Distance: 322.1 miles
- Duration: 2h 56m
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Albany, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Albany via N Moore St & Rosslyn Station Bus Bay C, ROSSLYN station, METRO CENTER station, UNION STATION station, Washington Union Station, and New York Moynihan Train Hall in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Albany via N Moore St & Rosslyn Station Bus Bay C, Arlington, VA, Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Street, and New York, NY in around 9h 36m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $340
Flights from Reagan Washington to Albany via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80 - $280
Flights from Reagan Washington to Albany via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80 - $280
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 Washington Union Station to New York Moynihan Train Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Premium
- $210 - $290
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $65 - $100
- Business Seat
- $65 - $95
Train from New York Moynihan Train Hall to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40 - $85
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $40 - $85
- Business Seat
- $65 - $110
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to New York Moynihan Train Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Premium
- $200 - $290
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $65 - $95
- Business Seat
- $65 - $95
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 Washington Union Station to New York Moynihan Train Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60 - $130
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $60 - $130
- Business Class Seat
- $100 - $180
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to New York Moynihan Train Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60 - $130
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $60 - $130
- Business Class Seat
- $95 - $180
- 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
- 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
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- wmata.com
- Phone
- +1 212-695-6766
- Website
- vamoosebus.com
Bus from Arlington, VA to Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30
- Schedules at
- vamoosebus.com
- Economy
- $30
- Premium
- $75
- Website
- tripperbus.com
Bus from Arlington, VA to New York, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27 - $50
- Schedules at
- tripperbus.com
- Book at
- gotobus.com
- Regular
- $27
- Elite
- $50
- Phone
- 877-462-6342
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaer
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12 - $29
- Book at
- megabus.com
- Phone
- (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Arlington to Chinatown NYC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13 - $18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
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Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Albany is 387 miles. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Albany.
United Airlines offers flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Albany Airport.
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