The cheapest and fastest buses from Seattle, WA to Albany, OR
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h 20 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
336 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Seattle, WA to Albany, OR is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Seattle, WA to Albany, OR will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 2 buses that leave Seattle, WA for Albany, OR on Wed, Jul 15, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct buses cover the 336 km distance in an average of 6 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest buses will take 6 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
2:00 PM6h40Seattle, WA8:40 PMAlbany, OR$501One-way0 transfers
10:55 PM6h00Seattle, WA4:55 AMAlbany, OR$511One-way0 transfers
10:55 PM6h00Seattle, WA4:55 AMAlbany, OR$511One-way0 transfers
2:00 PM6h40Seattle, WA8:40 PMAlbany, OR$501One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Seattle, WA to Albany, OR
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Seattle, WA to Albany, OR among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $245.
Distance: 208 miles (336 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $530 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 27m Average total duration 10h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Seattle, WA to Albany, OR:
A train is $1 (€0.88) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Seattle, WA to Albany, OR costing on average $60 (€49).
A train is $472 (€389) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seattle, WA to Albany, OR costing on average $530 (€437).
Other travel options to Albany, OR take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
Flight takes on average 10h 27m.
You'll arrive about -3h -14m sooner (6h 0m by bus vs 3h 46m by car) and save roughly $-10.17 (€-8.39) compared to fuel and tolls ($60 (€49) vs $49 (€41)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Seattle, WA to Albany, OR Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Live departures
Seattle, WA to Albany, OR bus times
The table below shows live departures for Seattle, WA to Albany, OR buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:00 PM Seattle, WA | 6h40 | 8:40 PM Albany, OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:55 PM Seattle, WA | 6h00 | 4:55 AM Albany, OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Seattle, WA to Albany, OR
Buses from Seattle, WA to Albany, OR run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $46 (€38) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 17:40. The fastest bus covers the 208 miles (336 km) distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 208 miles (336 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 5:40 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from Seattle, WA to Albany, ORYou can travel by bus between Seattle, WA to Albany, OR with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as $46 (€38). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Seattle, WA to Albany, OR
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Seattle, WA to Albany, OR by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Albany, OR, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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