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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

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.

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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Most popular Train	Bus
€171 Average price	€160 Average price Cheapest
14h 11m Average total duration Fastest 13h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	18h 16m Average total duration 17h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

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

Fastest train

24h 27m

First train

09:35

Last train

21:30

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

FAQs: Travel by train from Detroit, MI to Albany, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Detroit, MI to Albany, NY.

Cheap train tickets from Detroit, MI to Albany, NY can start from as little as $141 (€114) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Detroit, MI to Albany, NY is $209 (€169); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Detroit, MI to Albany, NY train time is 17 h 23 min covering the 472 mile (762 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Detroit, MI to Albany, NY leaves at 9: 35 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Detroit, MI to Albany, NY leaves at 9: 30 PM.

There are 7 trains a day from Detroit, MI to Albany, NY which require at least one change with Amtrak or VIA Rail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Detroit, MI to Albany, NY train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Amtrak or VIA Rail. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services from Detroit, MI to Albany, NY to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 30 PM.

The cheapest month for a train from Detroit, MI to Albany, NY is August.

You have options as you can travel from Detroit, MI to Albany, NY 2 different ways: train or bus.