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Trip Summary
There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Newport to Albany. Traveling by train from Newport to Albany usually takes one hour and 48 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in one hour and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 47 mi (75 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 40m |
| Lowest price | $7.00 |
| Trains per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 1 |
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Which train should you take from Newport to Albany?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Newport to Albany. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 3 | 1h 48m | $7.00 |
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 3 Amtrak trains from Newport to Albany every day, as well as 3 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $7.
Frequently Asked Questions
Currently there is not a train that travels the entire distance without requiring you to switch onto a connecting vehicle. However, there are direct buses from Newport to Albany.
The distance between Newport and Albany is approximately 47 miles, or 75 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 48 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 40 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Newport to Albany on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Newport at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 3:00pm. 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 Newport to Albany.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Albany to Newport.
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 is the train station in Newport?
Main departure station: Newport City Hall
There is one train station in Newport.
All train stations in Newport:
Newport City Hall
Where is the train station in Albany?
Main arrival station: 110 10th Ave SW
Albany has one train station.
All train stations in Albany:
110 10th Ave SW
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