5.0
Pros: On time. Cons: The seats were cramped.
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There are usually 3 daily train trips from Salem to Albany.
Coach | Train | |
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Avg. Price | Avg. Price£12.82 | Avg. Price£29.38 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips2 | Daily Trips3 |
Duration | Duration1h 34m | Duration1h 26m |
Search Coaches | Search Trains |
There are 4 intercity coaches per day from Salem to Albany. Traveling by coach from Salem to Albany usually takes around one hour and 30 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway coach can make the trip in 40 minutes.
Distance | 21 mi (35 km) |
Shortest duration | 0h 40m |
Cheapest price | £7.01 |
Trips per day | 3 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
Coach lines | 1 |
Average score for coaches from Salem to Albany
(Based on 4 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: On time. Cons: The seats were cramped.
Bus tickets for a trip from Salem to Albany cost £7.01 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Salem to Albany. Amtrak Thruway connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak Thruway | 4 | 1h 31m | £12.41 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Salem to Albany start at £7. On average, there are 4 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
The coach takes an average of one hour and 30 minutes to cover the 21 miles from Salem to Albany. However, the fastest coach only takes 40 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for coach travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go."
The first coach leaves at 08:00 and the last coach leaves at 18:00. To see the times for all coaches from Salem to Albany, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled coaches that travel from Salem to Albany every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 3 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Salem, OR to Albany, OR; ticket prices start at £7.01.
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Salem is the capital of Oregon and one of the state's best vacation destinations. Nestled in the Willamette Valley, the city is rich with outdoor activities, diverse cuisine, and sites reflecting Oregon's history.
The Deepwood Estate, a mansion built in 1893, runs tours that share early Salem history. Explore the surrounding gardens at Deepwood or walk the many paths in Bush's Pasture Park to discover their lush plant life. The Willamette River that runs through Salem is a gorgeous spot to fish, kayak, or board the historic Willamette Queen steamboat for a dinner cruise.
Salem's charming downtown overflows with local coffee shops, cafés, and restaurants serving fresh fare and the best wines from the Willamette Valley. The Saturday Farmers Market near the state capitol serves up fresh produce alongside live music and food trucks.
Many bus services operate in Salem, including Jefferson Lines, FlixBus, Shuttle Oregon, and the Amtrak Thruway. Amtrak's Coast Starlight line also stops in Salem, heading to LA and Seattle, as well as the Cascades, going to Vancouver and Eugene, Oregon.
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Albany is an Oregon city located halfway between Portland and Eugene, just south of the state capital, Salem. To get a feel for the town's history, visit Monteith House and Albany Regional Museum, both of which house artifacts from the 19th century when Oregon was a growing destination for pioneers.
Thanks to its location in the Willamette Valley, Albany is near many top-rated wineries and vineyards like Springhill Cellars and Delfino Fine Wines. Oregon's beer culture also shines in Albany, at breweries including Calapooia Brewing Co. and The Garage, with 54 drinks on tap downtown. Albany also has many excellent restaurants, with specialties ranging from Italian to Hungarian dishes.
Many bus routes serve Albany, the most useful of which are ATS (Albany Transit System) for travel within the local area and Amtrak Thruway for intercity travel. Amtrak's Coast Starlight between LA and Seattle and the Cascades from Vancouver to Eugene both stop in Albany for easy rail connections up and down the coast.
Most coaches depart from the main station in Salem.
500 13th St SE
All coaches from Salem arrive at one main station in Albany.
110 10th Ave SW
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