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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Albany to Newport. Traveling by bus from Albany to Newport usually takes around one hour and 45 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway bus can make the trip in just one hour and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 47 mi (75 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 30m |
| Cheapest price | €25.22 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Albany to Newport?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Albany to Newport. Amtrak Thruway is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 2 | 1h 45m | €25.22 |
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 Albany to Newport start at €25. On average, there are 2 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of one hour and 45 minutes to cover the 75 kilometers from Albany to Newport. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 30 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus 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.
"Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Newport. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week."
The first bus leaves at 14:00 and the last bus leaves at 21:00. To see the times for all buses from Albany to Newport, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Albany to Newport. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Albany, OR to Newport, OR; ticket prices start at €5.60.
City Information
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 Albany?
Main departure station: 110 10th Ave SW
Most buses depart from the main station in Albany.
All bus stations in Albany:
110 10th Ave SW
Where does the bus arrive in Newport?
Main arrival station: Valley Retriever Station - 956 SW 10th St
All buses from Albany arrive at one main station in Newport.
Bus stations in Newport:
Valley Retriever Station - 956 SW 10th St
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