5.0
It arrived in a timely manner,staff was very courteous.
5.0
Pros: Nice...a little bit late...but that worked out well. Cons: Not much. Tips: Be aware.
4.0
Pros: view. Cons: no wifi on the train., broken. Tips: ask for wifi before booking.
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Is it better to travel by bus or train from Albany to Portland?
There are usually 4 daily bus trips available from Albany to Portland.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price€11.43 | Avg. Price€13.39 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips4 | Daily Trips3 |
Duration | Duration2h 0m | Duration2h 1m |
Trip Summary
There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Albany to Portland. Traveling by train from Albany to Portland usually takes 2 hours and 2 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Cascades train can make the trip in one hour and 54 minutes.
| Distance | 65 mi (104 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 54m |
| Lowest price | €11.43 |
| Trains per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Cascades |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers
Average score for trains from Albany to Portland
(Based on 3 ratings and reviews)
4.7
Train service from Albany to Portland
- Amtrak tickets: €11 one-way
- Amtrak Cascades tickets: €11 one-way
- Amtrak Coast Starlight tickets: €13 one-way
What is the price of a train ticket from Albany to Portland?
Over the past month, a train ticket between Albany and Portland cost €12.20, on average. This is about as cheap as train fares get on this route. Booking your trip at least 29 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around €10.49 more.
Average train ticket prices from Albany to Portland by travel date
The average cost of a one-way train trip from Albany to Portland is expected to fluctuate between €12 and €15 in the next 30 days. If you’re planning a train trip to Portland in the upcoming week, the cheapest price in the next 7 days for a ticket from Albany is €12.
Monthly avg. prices
You can find the lowest prices on this route during April. This time of year offers the best deals on train tickets from Albany to Portland, with the average price at just €12. Train tickets on this route are most expensive in July, when the average price goes up to €19. You can still score cheap deals below this average price, though, especially if you plan ahead and book your ticket in advance.
Prices as travel date approaches
By booking your train trip from Albany to Portland on Wanderu at least 29 days ahead of time, you can save about €10.49 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
Which train should you take from Albany to Portland?
There are 3 train lines with service from Albany to Portland. Amtrak Cascades is your best bet, with 2 scheduled trains per day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 2h 15m | €33.70 |
| Amtrak Cascades | 2 | 1h 54m | €11.76 |
| Amtrak Coast Starlight | 1 | 2h 17m | €17.64 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Albany to Portland every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from €11.
The Cascades is a passenger train service operated by Amtrak that runs between Vancouver, BC and Eugene, OR. Not only is the Cascades one of Amtrak's most scenic train routes, the trains also offer free WiFi, power outlets, reclining seats, and refreshments available for purchase. There are an average of 2 trips on the Amtrak Cascades from Albany to Portland, and the average train ticket costs .
The Amtrak Coast Starlight is a service provided by Amtrak that connects Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles on the US Pacific coast. The full journey winds through the Cascade Mountains, perfectly clipped vineyards, and dense coastal forest, allowing passengers to get a glimpse of the US west coast while enjoying air-conditioned cars, power outlets, complimentary onboard WiFi, and snacks.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Albany to Portland
Yes, there are some trains that travel the entire distance from Albany to Portland. However, in some cases you will have to take a bus for part of your journey in addition to taking the train.
The distance between Albany and Portland is approximately 65 miles, or 104 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 hours and 2 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 54 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Albany to Portland. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Albany at 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 3 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Albany to Portland.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Portland to Albany.
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.
Portland
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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 is the train station in Albany?
Main departure station: 110 10th Ave SW
There is one train station in Albany.
All train stations in Albany:
110 10th Ave SW
Where is the train station in Portland?
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Link to image attributionMain 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 train stations in Portland:
Union Station
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