There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Albany by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Oakland International Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PDX - OAK
4h 1m$248–391Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
16h 13m$105–166Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
19h 11m$179–422Drive 622.3 mi
- Drive from Portland to Albanycar 622.3 mi
10h 40m$114–164Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PDX - SFO
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to El Cerrito Plazasubway
4h 36m$115–368Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane PDX - SJC
- Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Plazasubway
5h 15m$109–467Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane PDX - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
6h 5m$275–855Fly to Sonoma County Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane PDX - STS
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Rosa Airport to San Francisco Pier 27
6h 42m$174–491
Portland to Albany by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Albany is to bus which costs $100 - $170 and takes 16h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Albany is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $240 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Albany. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Oakland via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Albany. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at North Berkeley via Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 11m.
The distance between Portland and Albany is 576 miles. The road distance is 625.9 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Albany without a car is to bus which takes 16h 13m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Portland to Albany, including transfers.
Portland to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Albany is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $240 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 16h 13m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $430 and takes 19h 11m.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Albany, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to North Berkeley via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, and West Oakland in around 16h 13m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Portland International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Portland International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Portland to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Albany is 626 miles. It takes approximately 10h 40m to drive from Portland to Albany.
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