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

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There are 7 ways to get from Michigan to Schenectady by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeLAN - ALB
    5h 52m
    $157–872

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus StopbusGreyhound US0420 / ...
    2. Take the train from Toledo to SchenectadytrainLake Shore Limited
    12h 49m
    $61–227

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Syracuse to Schenectadybus253
    14h 28m
    $97–280

  4. Drive 519.7 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Schenectadycar519.7 mi
    9h 15m
    $95–137

  5. Fly from Detroit, line 370 bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeDTW - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel Stbus
    4h 24m
    $154–436

  6. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeGRR - ALB
    7h 29m
    $166–908

  7. Bus, train via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to TorontobusFlixBus 2701 / ...
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to SchenectadytrainVIA Rail
    16h 47m
    $90–179

Michigan to Schenectady by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Albany County Airport (ALB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Schenectady via Cleveland Bus Station, Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, Buffalo, and Syracuse in around 14h 28m.

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