Bus Tickets from Albany, NY to Detroit, MI

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: SUNY Collins Circle
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany Bus Terminal
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany Bus Terminal
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany Bus Terminal
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Detroit Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Detroit.

Bus
Average Price$100 - $225Average Duration21h 15m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$234 - $386Average Duration1d 1h
70kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Albany to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 21 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $100, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
21h 15mAverage Duration
$100Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Albany, NY to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$138
Average bus trip duration21h 15m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure10:15am
Distance470 miles (758 km)
Latest bus departure11:20pm

Albany to Detroit Bus

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$121
07/28
$147
07/29
$99
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$106
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of $99

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Albany, NY to Detroit, MI, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $99 to $211 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $99 which is on 2025-07-29.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Albany and Detroit!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Albany to Detroit.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Albany to Detroit will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Albany to Detroit while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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