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How to get fromDetroit to Schenectadyby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Schenectady by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly, line 370 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane DTW - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel Stbus bus
    4h 45m
    $116–656

  2. Drive 519.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Schenectadycar car 519.7 mi
    9h 18m
    $95–137

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0420 / ...
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    12h 49m
    $186–417

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0171
    15h 22m
    $101–197

  5. Bus, train via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus FlixBus 2701 / ...
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Schenectadytrain train VIA Rail
    16h 47m
    $140–335

Detroit to Schenectady by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 519.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr via Cleveland Bus Station, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, and Albany Bus Terminal in around 15h 22m.

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