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New York State Museum
Major state history, science, and art museum with notable exhibits on New York’s natural history, Adirondacks, and 9/11 recovery artifacts.
Cheapest price
$78
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
10 h 35 m
Average duration
10 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
551 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Spokane, 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 Spokane, WA to Albany, OR will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
Of the 1 buses that leave Spokane, WA for Albany, OR on Sat, May 30, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 30 the direct buses cover the 551 km distance in an average of 10 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 35 m .
On Sat, May 30 the slowest buses will take 10 h 35 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Spokane, WA to Albany, OR among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a flight costs an average of $254.
Distance: 342 miles (551 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$98 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $352 Average price |
13h 5m Average total duration 12h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Spokane, WA to Albany, OR:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Spokane, WA to Albany, OR costing on average $104 (€84).
A bus is $253 (€204) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Spokane, WA to Albany, OR costing on average $352 (€284).
Other travel options to Albany, OR take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 18m.
Bus takes on average 12h 35m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
The table below shows live departures for Spokane, WA to Albany, OR buses for today, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:20 PM Spokane, WA | 10h35 | 4:55 AM Albany, OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Spokane, WA | 10h25 | 4:55 AM Albany, OR | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Spokane, WA to Albany, OR run on average 2 times per day, taking around 12h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $62 (€50) but you can travel from only $59 (€48) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 03:49, the last at 13:55. The fastest bus covers the 342 miles (551 km) distance in 10h 25m.
Distance 342 miles (551 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€50) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 25m |
First bus 3:49 AM |
Last bus 1:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 2 days |
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