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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Vancouver to Albany. Traveling by bus from Vancouver to Albany usually takes around 10 hours and 5 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 321 mi (517 km) |
| Shortest duration | 10h 5m |
| Cheapest price | €61.25 |
| Most frequent service | BoltBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Vancouver to Albany?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Vancouver to Albany. BoltBus is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| BoltBus | 1 | 10h 5m | €66.91 |
Book BoltBus from Vancouver to Albany from €61. Typically there is one BoltBus schedule per day from Vancouver to Albany and you can expect on average to pay for a BoltBus ticket to Albany. In Vancouver, BoltBus departs to Albany from Pacific Central Station - 1150 Station St . In Albany, BoltBus arrives at 112 SW 10th Ave .
An average trip on BoltBus from Vancouver to Albany takes 10 hours and 5 minutes .
On weekends, BoltBus offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Albany.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 10 hours and 5 minutes to cover the 517 kilometers from Vancouver to Albany. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
There is usually only one bus per day from Vancouver to Albany. It leaves the station in Vancouver at 06:00 each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one bus per day from Vancouver to Albany. However, it is not a direct bus, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to change buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Vancouver to Albany; ticket prices start at €92.35.
City Information
Vancouver
Vancouver is a trendy diverse city in British Columbia, known for its eclectic shopping, fresh seafood, and unique scenic setting between snow-capped mountains and urban beaches. Vancouver is sometimes called "Hollywood North" due to the amount of movies and TV shows filmed in the area. If you're lucky, you may even stumble upon a movie set as you're walking around town!
If you're looking for the best restaurants, shops and nightlife, cobblestoned Gastown is the perfect neighborhood to explore. Biking around the gorgeous Stanley Park in downtown Vancouver is rivaled only by hiking and skiing on nearby Grouse Mountain, which offers stunning views of the city on clear days.
Vancouver International Airport is conveniently close to downtown, and also one of the biggest gateways for international travel on the West Coast of North America. From Vancouver, it's easy to travel into the U.S. to Seattle by bus or train, or to other B.C. destinations like Kamloops and Kelowna to experience more of the province's natural beauty.
Albany
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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.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Vancouver?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Pacific Central Station
The historic Pacific Central Station is Vancouver’s primary train station for Amtrak and VIA Rail service, as well as a bus station for numerous carriers. The impressive Beaux-Arts style station opened in 1919, and is within walking distance of Science World, Strathcona Park, and the lively Gastown neighborhood. Plus, walking just across the street from Pacific Central Station gives you access to Vancouver's SkyTrain public transit system at the Main Street–Science World station. With free WiFi, restrooms, and several restaurants and shops on the premises, Pacific Central Station is a convenient place to start or end your trip.
All bus stations in Vancouver:
Pacific Central Station
Where does the bus arrive in Albany?
Main arrival station: 112 SW 10th Ave
All buses from Vancouver arrive at one main station in Albany.
Bus stations in Albany:
112 SW 10th Ave
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