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How to get fromPortland to Albanyby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Albany by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Albany County Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane PDX - ALB
    9h 16m
    $247–957

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2d 15h
    $1,687–2,598

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    2d 20h
    $574–885

  4. Drive  2,897.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Albanycar car 2,897.4 mi
    47h 3m
    $512–740

  5. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane PDX - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 45m
    $310–592

  6. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane PDX - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 48m
    $312–692

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Seattlebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle to Vancouverbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Albanytrain train
    4d 18h
    $851–1,847

Portland to Albany by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,687Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,409.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 15h.

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