How to get from Albany to Goldendale
The fastest way to travel from Albany to Goldendale takes approximately 464 minutes with 5 transfers. You can use bus and tram.
Fastest Route
464 min
320.7 km
5 transfers
Cascades
96
MAX Red Line
Columbia Gorge Express
The Dalles
Goldendale to The Dalles
Departs from:
Albany Amtrak Station
Walking:
42 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 22 min (1.3 km)
to Albany Amtrak Station
2
Take
Cascades
Bus
Direction: Portland
From Albany Amtrak Station
to Tualatin Park & Ride
(2 stops, 100 min)
3
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Tualatin Park & Ride
4
Take
96
Bus
Direction: Portland
From Tualatin Park & Ride
to SW Jefferson & 1st
(4 stops, 26 min)
5
Walk 7 min (0.4 km)
to Yamhill District MAX Station
6
Take
MAX Red Line
Tram
Direction: Portland Airport
From Yamhill District MAX Station
to Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC MAX Station
(9 stops, 23 min)
7
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Gateway Transit Center
8
Take
Columbia Gorge Express
Bus
Direction: CAT Transit Center - Hood River
From Gateway Transit Center
to CAT Transit Center
(2 stops, 63 min)
9
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to CAT Transit Center - Hood River (224 Wasco Loop)
10
Take
The Dalles
Bus
Direction: The Dalles
From CAT Transit Center - Hood River (224 Wasco Loop)
to Link Transit Center - The Dalles (802 Chenowith Loop Rd)
(1 stops, 30 min)
11
Walk 3 min (0.2 km)
to Link Transit Center - The Dalles
12
Take
Goldendale to The Dalles
Bus
Direction: Goldendale County Building
From Link Transit Center - The Dalles
to S. Chatfield & E. Main
(10 stops, 63 min)
13
Walk 4 min (0.2 km)
✓
Arrive at Goldendale
Public transport stations close to Albany
Albany is located in Albany and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Train stations close to Albany:
- Albany Amtrak Station
Bus stations close to Albany:
- 2nd & Lyon
- 4th & Ellsworth
- 2nd & Baker
- 1st Ave & Montgomery St
Public transport stations close to Goldendale
Goldendale is located in Albany and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Bus stations close to Goldendale:
- S. Chatfield & E. Main
- County Building 115 W Court
- WW II Park, Wilbur & Collins
- Bible Baptist Church, S. Columbus & Nesbitt
Questions & Answers
Common questions about traveling from Albany to Goldendale.
How do I travel from Albany to Goldendale in Albany?
The quickest journey from Albany to Goldendale takes approximately 464 minutes via the Cascades bus service.
Can I get directly from Albany to Goldendale without changing?
This route requires 5 transfers. The complete journey takes about 464 minutes including connection time.
What bus service connects Albany and Goldendale?
The Cascades line provides bus service between Albany Amtrak Station and S. Chatfield & E. Main in Albany.
What is the journey time from Albany to Goldendale by public transport?
Traveling by bus from Albany to Goldendale in Albany takes approximately 464 minutes, including transfer time at connection points.
Where should I board the bus to travel from Albany to Goldendale?
Board the Cascades bus at Albany Amtrak Station station, located near Albany in Albany.
Which station is closest to Goldendale?
The nearest stop to Goldendale is S. Chatfield & E. Main station. Exit here to reach your destination in Albany.
Travel Tips
- Allow extra time for connections, especially during peak hours
- Check real-time departure information at the station
- Consider downloading the transit app for live updates
- For routes with transfers, follow signs at stations for connecting services
Disclaimer: Travel times shown are estimates based on scheduled departure at 8:00 AM and do not account for real-time traffic conditions or service delays. Actual travel times may vary.