Trains tickets from Albany, NY to Detroit, MI

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Next departures to Detroit

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Detroit
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    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

Train Albany, NY to Detroit, MI: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$300
Average train trip duration1d 1h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:05pm
Distance475 miles (765 km)

Albany to Detroit Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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07/26
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Today
$205
07/28
$205
07/29
$168
07/30
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of $168

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

You can expect to pay from $168 to $2,058 for a train 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 $168 which is on 2025-07-29.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Detroit, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Albany and Detroit, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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