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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Astoria to Albany. Traveling by bus from Astoria to Albany usually takes around 5 hours and 53 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 113 mi (182 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 30m |
| Cheapest price | $35.00 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Astoria to Albany?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Astoria to Albany. 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 | 5h 53m | $35.00 |
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 Astoria to Albany start at $35. On average, there are 2 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 53 minutes to cover the 113 miles from Astoria to Albany. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 30 minutes. 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.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Astoria to Albany, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Astoria to Albany. However, neither bus offers direct service, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to transfer buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Astoria to Albany; ticket prices start at $30.00.
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 Astoria?
Main departure station: Astoria Transit Ctr - 900 Marine Dr
Most buses depart from the main station in Astoria.
All bus stations in Astoria:
Astoria Transit Ctr - 900 Marine Dr
Where does the bus arrive in Albany?
Main arrival station: 110 10th Ave SW
All buses from Astoria arrive at one main station in Albany.
All bus stations in Albany:
110 10th Ave SW
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