Trains tickets from Detroit, MI to Albany, NY

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TodayJul 28
TomorrowJul 29
from $209
WedJul 30
from $252
ThuJul 31
FriAug 1
from $345
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Albany.

Bus
Average Price$81 - $272Average Duration1d 1h
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$209 - $332Average Duration1d 5h
70kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to Albany

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
1d 1hAverage Duration
$81Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Train Detroit, MI to Albany, NY: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$250
Average train trip duration1d 5h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:35am
Distance475 miles (765 km)

Detroit to Albany Train

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

Best price found
07/26
$1,582
07/27
No data
Today
$211
07/29
$200
07/30
$242
07/31
No data
08/01
$332
08/02
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Albany, NY was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of $200

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

You can expect to pay from $200 to $1,615 for a train ticket from Detroit, MI to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $200 which is on 2025-07-29.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Detroit to Albany is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Albany, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Detroit and Albany, 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 Detroit to Albany 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!

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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Train from Albany, NY to Detroit, MI

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