There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Skaneateles by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, 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
best- Take the train from Windsor to Aldershottrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Aldershot to Syracusetrain VIA Rail
10h 46m$216–551Bus via Mississauga
cheapest- Take the bus from Windsor to Mississaugabus FlixBus N2706
- Take the bus from Mississauga to Syracusebus Adt N809-D / ...
15h 15m$69–209Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Syracuse Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171
13h 29m$82–133Drive 380.3 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Skaneatelescar 380.3 mi
6h 54m$70–101Fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane DTW - SYR
- Take the bus from C22 to State St & Academy Stbus
6h 47m$144–906Bus, train
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
- Take the train from Toledo to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Lake Shore Limited
12h 31m$108–301Fly to Rochester, train, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (ROC)plane DTW - ROC
- Take the train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from Regional Transportation Center to B14bus
- Take the bus from C22 to State St & Academy Stbus
8h 7m$163–988Fly to Greater Binghamton Airport, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM)plane DTW - BGM
- Take the bus from Binghamton to Syracusebus
- Take the bus from Regional Transportation Center to B14bus
- Take the bus from C22 to State St & Academy Stbus
8h 28m$120–510
Detroit to Skaneateles by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Skaneateles is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Skaneateles is to fly and bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $140 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Skaneateles. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at State St & Academy St via Cleveland Bus Station, Regional Transportation Center and C22. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Skaneateles. However, there are services departing from Windsor and arriving at Syracuse via Aldershot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
The distance between Detroit and Skaneateles is 436 miles. The road distance is 382.5 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Skaneateles without a car is to bus which takes 13h 29m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 10h 46m to get from Detroit to Skaneateles, including transfers.
Detroit to Skaneateles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Skaneateles train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Windsor station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Skaneateles is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs $210 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 13h 29m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Skaneateles, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Detroit to Skaneateles via Windsor, Aldershot, and Syracuse in around 10h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to State St & Academy St via Cleveland Bus Station, Regional Transportation Center, and C22 in around 13h 29m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–900
Flights from Detroit to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Detroit to Greater Binghamton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Windsor to Aldershot
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–200
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $50–130
- Business
- $80–190
- Business Plus
- $90–200
- Economy
- $55–140
- Economy Plus
- $60–140
Train from Aldershot to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–210
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $55–150
- Business
- $90–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $65–150
- Economy Plus
- $70–160
Train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $21–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $23–80
- Economy Plus
- $26–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Binghamton to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Detroit to Skaneateles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Detroit to Skaneateles train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Aldershot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Skaneateles is 383 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Detroit to Skaneateles.
There are 40+ hotels available in Skaneateles.







