There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to Albany by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Seattle to Albany Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades / ...
5h 30m$140–220Bus via 14th & Jefferson & OSU (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Corvallisbus FlixBus 2110
7h 28m$39–60Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Corvallisbus Greyhound US0500
6h 35m$41–67Drive 242.4 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Albanycar 242.4 mi
4h 19m$45–64Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane SEA - PDX
- Take the train from Portland to Albany Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 5m$176–396Fly King County International Airport to Portland International Airport, train
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane BFI - PDX
- Take the train from Portland to Albany Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 55m$356–496Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane SEA - EUG
- Take the train from Eugene to Albany Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 48m$188–370Fly Paine Field County Airport to Portland International Airport, train
- Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane PAE - PDX
- Take the train from Portland to Albany Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 17m$331–591
Seattle to Albany by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Albany is to bus via 14th & Jefferson & OSU which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Albany is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Albany station. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Albany Amtrak Station via Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seattle and arriving at Albany Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Seattle and Albany is 258 miles. The road distance is 243.8 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Albany without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $140 - $220.
The train from Seattle to Albany Amtrak Station takes 5h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Seattle to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Albany is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $140 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Albany, OR, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Albany Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $140–220 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Corvallis once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–320
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–320
Flights from Paine Field County Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–200
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
Flights from King County International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Albany Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Albany Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Albany Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Eugene to Albany Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Albany Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Corvallis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Corvallis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Corvallis station.
Seattle to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Albany is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Seattle to Albany.
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