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How to get fromSchenectady to Detroitby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Line 370 bus to Albany County Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nott Terr & State St to Rt 7 & Ronald Drbus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ALB - DTW
    4h 52m
    $126–706

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0171
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    16h 30m
    $94–186

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Toledotrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    12h 45m
    $167–390

  4. Drive 521 mi

    1. Drive from Schenectady to Detroitcar car 521 mi
    9h 17m
    $96–138

  5. Bus to Greater Binghamton Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Binghamton, Nybus bus
    2. Fly from Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BGM - DTW
    6h 50m
    $132–563

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Aldershottrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Aldershot to Windsortrain train VIA Rail
    13h 5m
    $146–455

  7. Bus via Toronto (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Ithacabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Torontobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 4m
    $97–168

Schenectady to Detroit by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 520.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave to Detroit Bus Station via Albany Bus Terminal, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 16h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schenectady to Windsor via Aldershot in around 13h 5m.

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