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Is it better to travel by bus or train from Albany to Portland?

There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Albany to Portland.

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Train
Avg. Price
Avg. Price
$13.00
Avg. Price
$19.56
Daily Trips
Daily Trips
4
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3
Duration
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2h 0m
Duration
2h 1m

Bus from Albany to Portland: Journey Information

There are 4 intercity buses per day from Albany to Portland. Traveling by bus from Albany to Portland usually takes around 2 hours, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway bus can make the trip in just one hour and 55 minutes.

Distance65 mi (104 km)
Shortest duration1h 55m
Cheapest price$13.00
Trips per day4
Most frequent serviceAmtrak Thruway
Bus lines1

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Bus Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for buses from Albany to Portland

(Based on 10 ratings and reviews)

4.5

4.0

Kat

July 20, 2023- Visiting family

Amtrak Thruway

Pros: Bus driver was great! Cons: Nothing. Tips: Be sure to wait in line. Don't crowd ahead of others. Look out for seniors, they don't always move as quickly.

4.0

Mink

March 30, 2023- Visiting friends

Amtrak Thruway

Pros: Excellent driver. Very friendly and helpful. Cons: I’m not sure if this can be done by the company, but as a traveler from another country, I was so scared having to be with some people who clearly use/suffer from substance abuse. I’m not sure what was with one passenger in this trip, but how she whined and talked to the driver and how reckless she seemed it made me feel very scared all the journey. Tips: I used the service for the first time, and I and my friend were very surprised to find that by the time we were at the station, there was nobody working there. I think somehow it should be made clearer that you need to purchase the ticket online only. We were very stressed when there was nobody at the station there and the bus was supposed to arrive any minute.

4.0

Tim

August 18, 2022- Visiting friends

Amtrak Thruway

Pros: The bus temperature was comfy traffic was smooth. Cons: Bus wifi off.

5.0

vreneli

July 30, 2022- Visiting friends

Amtrak Thruway

Pros: Comfort of the bus, on time departure and arrival, inexpensive ticket. Cons: I wish you stopped in Corvallis, OR !

4.0

matthew

July 11, 2022- Solo travel

Amtrak Thruway

Pros: The bus was very clean, and on time! Some of the people on the bus were not wearing masks and the lady in front of me who wasn't wearing one was coughing a lot which was concerning. However other than that the trip was fine. Cons: better mask rules. Tips: your in good hands.

Price trends for buses from Albany to Portland

Average bus ticket prices from Albany to Portland by travel date

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What bus companies travel from Albany to Portland?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Albany to Portland. Amtrak Thruway connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak Thruway42h 0m$13.00

  • 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 Portland start at $13. On average, there are 4 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Albany to Portland

The bus takes an average of 2 hours to cover the 65 miles from Albany to Portland. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 55 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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.

Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Albany to Portland for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.

The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Albany to Portland, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Albany to Portland every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Albany to Portland without transferring.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Albany, OR to Portland, OR; ticket prices start at $13.00.

City Information

Albany

Albany, OR, US - ALY-0

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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.

Portland

Portland, OR - PDX-0

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Portland, OR - PDX-1

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Portland, OR - PDX-2

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Portland is the largest city in Oregon and accordingly one of the state's best vacation destinations. Also known as the City of Roses, this city along the Willamette River wows visitors with its diverse street food, quirky counterculture, and sprawling bookstores such as the world-famous Powell's Books.

Portland is the 5th best city in the United States for outdoor activities, thanks in part to open-air grounds like the expansive Forest Park. Gardens are also excellent outdoor date locales for couples on a romantic getaway: stop and smell the roses at either the International Rose Test Garden or the Portland Japanese Garden.

Once you've gotten hungry from a long day wandering outside, nearly every block downtown has a plethora of food trucks waiting to tickle your taste buds. Or, kick back at one of the many breweries in the #3 best city for craft beer in the United States. Unique locations like McMenamin's brewpubs in renovated cinemas or historic hotels do their part to "keep Portland weird."

As the biggest city in Oregon, Portland is a hub for travel throughout the Pacific Northwest. Amtrak train service and various bus services operate primarily out of Union Station, conveniently-located downtown, and nearby Portland International Airport makes it easy to travel to Portland from near and far.

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 Portland?

Union Station - 800 NW 6th Ave - PDXAMT-0

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Main arrival station: Union Station

Located in Portland’s Old Town Chinatown area at 800 Northwest Sixth Avenue, Union Station features a glowing neon sign encouraging you to “Go By Train.” Union Station serves several iconic Amtrak routes including the Cascades through the Pacific Northwest, the scenic Coast Starlight from Los Angeles to Seattle, and the long-distance Empire Builder which travels all the way to Chicago. Along with train service, Union Station serves intercity bus service via Greyhound, and connects to the Portland Streetcar, MAX Light Rail, and several local TriMet buses. There is a restaurant and bar onsite, as well as a Metropolitan Lounge reserved for Amtrak’s first- and business-class passengers.

All bus stations in Portland:

  • Union Station

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