What is the distance between Portland and Albany?

The distance between the two cities is 2396 miles (3864 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Portland to Albany?

If you're headed to Albany from Portland, chances are that your bus will depart from Portland Union Station and arrive at SUNY Collins Circle. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Portland to Albany from $237 | Compare & Save up to 60%

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from $247

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from $255

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from $288

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Next departures to Albany

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 18 at 8:00pm
Departure city: Portland
Departure location: Portland Curbside Bus Stop
Arrival time: July 23 at 2:40am
Destination city: Albany
Destination location: Albany Bus Terminal
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4d 3h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 18 at 11:10am
Departure city: Portland
Departure location: PDX Airport
Arrival time: July 21 at 2:53pm
Destination city: Albany
Destination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3d
Departure time: July 18 at 11:10am
Departure city: Portland
Departure location: PDX Airport
Arrival time: July 21 at 2:53pm
Destination city: Albany
Destination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3d
Departure time: July 18 at 2:20am
Departure city: Portland
Departure location: Portland Curbside Bus Stop
Arrival time: July 21 at 11:30pm
Destination city: Albany
Destination location: Albany Bus Terminal
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3d 18h
Departure time: July 18 at 2:20am
Departure city: Portland
Departure location: Portland Curbside Bus Stop
Arrival time: July 22 at 6:35pm
Destination city: Albany
Destination location: SUNY Collins Circle
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4d 13h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Portland to Albany.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$245 - $431	Average Duration4d 3h	CO₂ emissions 97kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$584 - $2,270	Average Duration3d 21h	CO₂ emissions 351kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Portland to Albany

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 4 days, 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $245, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

4d 3hAverage Duration

$245Cheapest ticket

97kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Portland to Albany: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$283

Average bus trip duration4d 3h

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure2:20am

Distance2394 miles (3860 km)

Latest bus departure8:00pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,109 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,301 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/59,550 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Portland to Albany Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Portland to Albany, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Portland and Albany?

Stops in Portland

A - Portland Union Station

B - Portland Airport

C - NW Everett & NW 8th Ave

D - Lloyd Center

E - Pearl District

Stops in Albany

A - SUNY Collins Circle

B - Albany Airport

C - Greyhound Station

D - Bethlehem Center

E - Beckers Corner

F - Crossgates Mall

Frequently asked questions for your trip Portland, OR - Albany, NY

What is the distance between Portland and Albany?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Portland to Albany?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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07/13

$273

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$264

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07/16

$237

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$265

07/19

$248

The cheapest trip from Portland to Albany was searched and found on Jul 16, 2025 with a price of $237

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Portland to Albany, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $237 to $2,345 for a bus ticket from Portland to Albany based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $237 which is on 2025-07-16.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Portland to Albany.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Portland to Albany.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Portland to Albany that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Portland to Albany.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Portland to Albany?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time4d 3h	Avg Price$283	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3d 21h	Avg Price$683	Daily Departures1

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Bus Tickets from Portland, OR to Albany, NY

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Where are the popular stops in Portland and Albany?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Portland, OR - Albany, NY

What is the distance between Portland and Albany?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Portland to Albany?

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from Portland to Albany?

Will you be returning to Portland by bus?

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