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How to get fromAlbany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Detroitby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Detroit by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Line 905 bus to Albany County Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ALB - DTW
    5h 34m
    $116–656

  2. Drive 539.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Detroitcar car 539.4 mi
    9h 36m
    $99–143

  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 / ...
    12h 58m
    $196–422

  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
    15h 4m
    $105–201

  5. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LGA - DTW
    7h 42m
    $195–497

  6. Train to Bradley International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BDL - DTW
    8h 26m
    $120–531

  7. Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SYR - DTW
    7h 57m
    $135–763

  8. 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
    $151–460

  9. Bus via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Ithacabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Torontobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 43m
    $114–200

Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Detroit by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 522.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station, NY, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Detroit Bus Station via Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Cleveland Bus Station in around 15h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albany to Windsor via Aldershot in around 13h 29m.

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