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The cheapest and fastest trains from Detroit, MI to Albany, NY

Showing times and prices for Jul 20

Cheapest price

$239

Average price

$239

Fastest journey

1 d 27 m

Average duration

1 d 27 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

762 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Detroit, MI to Albany, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Detroit, MI to Albany, NY will cost around $239 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $239.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Detroit, MI to Albany, NY without transferring at least once.

VIA Rail
05:40PM24h27
Detroit, MI
06:07PMAlbany, NY
$2391One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Detroit, MI to Albany, NY

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Detroit, MI to Albany, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €160. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 13h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €160, and a train costs an average of €171.

Distance: 473 miles (762 km)

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14h 11m

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13h 41m

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18h 16m

Average total duration

17h 46m

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Overview: Train from Detroit, MI to Albany, NY

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Trains from Detroit, MI to Albany, NY run on average 5 times per day, taking around 13h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $212 (€171) but you can travel from only $198 (€160) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $198 (€160)
Distance
473 miles (762 km)
Average train duration
13h 41m
Cheapest ticket price
$212 (€171)
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
24h 27m
First train
09:35
Last train
21:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $198 (€160)

Train providers: Amtrak and VIA Rail from Detroit, MI to Albany, NY trains

Find the best trains to Albany, NY from Detroit, MI with Omio's travel partners Amtrak and VIA Rail from $205 (€165). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

Train information from Detroit, MI to Albany, NY with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 17 h 23 min
  • Cheapest Price: $205

FAQs: Trains from Detroit, MI to Albany, NY

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