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How to get fromMichigan to Albanyby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Michigan to Albany by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane LAN - ALB
    5h 27m
    $153–776

  2. Drive 530.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Albanycar car 530.6 mi
    9h 45m
    $97–140

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0420 / ...
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    13h 27m
    $186–427

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0171
    14h 20m
    $99–195

  5. Fly from Detroit, line 905 bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane DTW - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk Stbus bus
    4h 15m
    $116–656

  6. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane GRR - ALB
    7h 33m
    $138–758

  7. Bus, train via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus FlixBus 2701 / ...
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Albanytrain train VIA Rail
    17h 12m
    $150–345

Michigan to Albany by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 561.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Albany County Airport (ALB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Cleveland Bus Station in around 14h 20m.

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