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There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Bend to Albany.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price€56.29 | Avg. Price€78.03 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips3 | Daily Trips3 |
Duration | Duration6h 8m | Duration8h 25m |
Bus from Bend to Albany: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Bend to Albany. Traveling by bus from Bend to Albany usually takes around 6 hours and 8 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 97 mi (156 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 40m |
| Cheapest price | €49.15 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Bus lines | 1 |
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What bus companies travel from Bend to Albany?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Bend to Albany. Amtrak Thruway connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 3 | 6h 9m | €56.29 |
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 Bend to Albany start at €49. On average, there are 3 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Bend to Albany
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 8 minutes to cover the 97 miles from Bend to Albany. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 40 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.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, 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 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 7:00am. To see the times for all buses from Bend to Albany, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Bend to Albany every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Bend to Albany; ticket prices start at €65.23.
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 Bend?
Main departure station: Hawthorne Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Bend.
All bus stations in Bend:
Hawthorne Station
Where does the bus arrive in Albany?
Main arrival station: 110 10th Ave SW
All buses from Bend arrive at one main station in Albany.
All bus stations in Albany:
110 10th Ave SW
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