Cheap bus tickets from Portland, OR to Albany, OR
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Bus from Portland to Albany: Journey Information
There are 5 intercity buses per day from Portland, OR to Albany, OR. Traveling by bus from Portland, OR to Albany, OR usually takes around 2 hours and 2 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway bus can make the trip in just one hour and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 65 mi (104 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $13.00 |
| Trips per day | 5 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Bus lines | 1 |
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Portland to Albany Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Portland to Albany?
There are usually 4 daily train trips available from Portland, OR to Albany, OR.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$13.00Cheaper | Avg. Price$19.90 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips5 | Daily Trips4 |
Duration | Duration2h 2m | Duration1h 45mFaster |
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Average score for buses from Portland to Albany (Based on 12 ratings and reviews)
5.0
August 13, 2025 - Visiting family
Amtrak Thruway5.0
July 21, 2024 - Visiting family
Amtrak Thruway5.0
April 11, 2023 - Visiting friends
Amtrak Thruway4.0
October 15, 2022 - Solo travel
Amtrak Thruway5.0
July 31, 2022 - Solo travel
Amtrak ThruwayThere are several bus options that can take you from Portland to Albany:
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What bus companies travel from Portland to Albany?
There are multiple buses that travel from Portland to Albany, including Amtrak Thruway. Here is what you should know about the 1 most popular bus lines:
| BUS | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 5 | 2h 2m | $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 Portland, OR to Albany, OR start at $13. On average, there are 5 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Portland to Albany
Bus tickets for a trip from Portland, OR to Albany, OR cost $13.00 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.
There are 5 scheduled buses that travel from Portland, OR to Albany, OR 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 Portland, OR to Albany, OR without transferring. Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Portland, OR to Albany, OR; ticket prices start at $13.
TRIPS PER DAY
5
DIRECT TRIPS
5
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 2 minutes to cover the 65 miles from Portland, OR to Albany, OR. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 45 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.
DISTANCE (MI)
65
DISTANCE (KM)
104
The first bus leaves at 6:45am and the last bus leaves at 9:35pm. To see the times for all buses from Portland, OR to Albany, OR, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
EARLIEST BUS
6:45am
LATEST BUS
9:35pm
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Portland, OR to Albany, OR 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.
City Information
Portland, OR
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.
Albany, OR
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 Portland?
Main departure 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
Where does the bus arrive in Albany?
Main arrival station: 110 10th Ave SW
All buses from Portland, OR arrive at one main station in Albany, OR.
All bus stations in Albany:
- 110 10th Ave SW
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