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Pros: It is a good price, convenient and direct. Cons: It was great the way it was. Tips: n/a.
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There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Eugene to Albany.
Bus | Train | |
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Avg. Price | Avg. Price$12.36 | Avg. Price$12.31 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips8 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration1h 24m | Duration0h 53m |
Search Buses | Search Trains |
There are 6 intercity buses per day from Eugene to Albany. Traveling by bus from Eugene to Albany usually takes around one hour and 20 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway bus can make the trip in 45 minutes.
Distance | 40 mi (65 km) |
Shortest duration | 0h 45m |
Cheapest price | $11.00 |
Trips per day | 7 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
Bus lines | 1 |
Average score for buses from Eugene to Albany
(Based on 4 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: It is a good price, convenient and direct. Cons: It was great the way it was. Tips: n/a.
Bus tickets for a trip from Eugene to Albany cost $12.12 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Eugene to Albany is expected to be between $12 and $13. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is October 28, 2024, when tickets are available for October 28, 2024. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just $12.
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 27 days in advance to save up to $0.37.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Eugene 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 |
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Amtrak Thruway | 6 | 1h 20m | $12.17 |
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 Eugene to Albany start at $11. On average, there are 6 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
The bus takes an average of one hour and 20 minutes to cover the 40 miles from Eugene to Albany. However, the fastest bus only takes 45 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Albany at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, 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 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Eugene to Albany, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 6 scheduled buses that travel from Eugene to Albany every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 7 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Eugene, OR to Albany, OR; ticket prices start at $11.00.
As Oregon's second-largest city and one of the state's best vacation destinations, Eugene has so much to offer. Whether you're looking for culture and art, shopping and restaurants, or sports and entertainment, this vibrant city at the south of the Willamette Valley has got you covered.
Start your visit at the University of Oregon, where you can explore the historic track at Hayward Field, the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, and the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, all within the spectacular grounds of the campus. If you arrive on a sunny day, don't miss the opportunity for a picnic or bike ride at the city's largest park, Alton Baker Park. Take an amble along the Willamette River, or even rent a canoe to relax on the water.
If you're lucky enough to visit on a Saturday between April and November, check out the Saturday market in Downtown Eugene to peruse local handmade crafts, live music, and many of the local foods.
Getting to Eugene is simple. Eugene Airport is only 15 minutes from the city and welcomes direct flights from 13 major cities. Amtrak trains also stop at Eugene's downtown station, and various affordable bus services, including Greyhound and FlixBus, all make regular stops in the city. We even rounded up a complete list of the places you can reach from Eugene for under $50.
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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.
Eugene has two bus stations with service to Albany.
Eugene (U of O - Jaqua Academic Ctr)
433 Willamette St
All buses from Eugene arrive at one main station in Albany.
110 10th Ave SW
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