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How to get fromAlbany to Detroitby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Albany to Detroit by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Line 905 bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ALB - DTW
    5h 1m
    $116–706

  2. Drive 532.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Albany to Detroitcar car 532.3 mi
    9h 44m
    $98–141

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    13h 13m
    $191–422

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0171
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    14h 35m
    $100–193

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Albany to Aldershottrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Aldershot to Windsortrain train VIA Rail
    13h 29m
    $150–460

  6. Bus via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from Albany to Syracusebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Torontobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 19m
    $100–266

Albany to Detroit by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 520.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Detroit Bus Station via Cleveland Bus Station in around 14h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albany to Windsor via Aldershot in around 13h 29m.

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