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DTW - Detroit Metro Wayne County International Airport |
Official Airport Website: www.metroairport.com Distance to Downtown: 21.0 miles (33.8 km) Annual Passenger Volume: 35.9 million (2006) |
TRANSIT FLY Review: Transit at Detroit International Airport is unfortunately quite limited. While there is not a fast way to Downtown Detroit beside taxis or airport shuttles, there is a public transit option that often gets overlooked. For passengers that are looking to save dollars more than time on their route into Downtown Detroit the SMART Bus Route #125 may be an option. While the Route 125 SMART Bus is not for passengers in a rush (Downtown Detroit travel time is approx. 90 minutes) at only $1.50 (one-way) the SMART Bus price is 1/30 of the price of a taxi. For service to Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan several shuttle bus companies offer frequent service at very reasonable rates. |
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Approx. Travel Time 35 mins. 40 mins. 1hr. 25 mins. 2hr. 35 mins. |
Destination Guide Dearborn Downtown Detroit Ann Arbor (Univ. of Michigan) Southfield Windsor, Ontario Pontiac |
Fares* $31 $41 $47 $48 $57 $71 |
*Fares shown are approximate and do NOT include any required gratuity. |
Parking Options* McNamara Terminal Garage Valet Short Term Long Term Big Blue Deck Surface Lots Yellow Lot Green Lot |
Rates: Hourly / Daily |
Connection to Terminals YES - Walkable YES - Walkable YES - Walkable NO - Shuttle Bus NO - Shuttle Bus NO - Shuttle Bus |
$10** $7** $7** $7** N/A N/A |
$28 $25 $19 $9 $9 $10 |
Destination Guide (to/from DTW Airport) via Ken's Shuttle Service - Call (888) 789-6187 for rates via Metro Airport Shuttle - Ann Arbor (door-to-door) via Michigan Flyer Shuttle - Ann Arbor - Jackson - East Lansing |
Fares $Call $40 $15 $20* / 25** $25* / 30** |
*Michigan Flyer advanced reservation price. **Cash-on-board price. |
Destination Guide* Local stops every few blocks Downtown Detroit |
Fares $1.50 $1.50 |
Approx. Travel Time 20-90 mins. 90 mins. |
DTW Airport Transportation Options: |
Shuttle Companies Serving DTW: Ken's Shuttle Service (888) 789-6187 - www.kensairportshuttle.com Metro Airport Shuttle (734) 507-9220 - www.a2airportshuttle.com Michigan Flyer (888) 643-5937 - www.michiganflyer.com Frequency: Varies by provider (see below): -Ken's Shuttle Service (reservation ONLY) -Metro-Ann Arbor Airport Shuttle (7am - 7pm x 7days/ week) -Michigan Flyer (7x Daily) Reservation Required: Varies by provider (see below): -Kens Shuttle: YES (door-to-door service) -Metro Shuttle: YES (door-to-door service) -Michigan Flyer: NO (regular daily schedule) Credit Cards Accepted: Varies by provider* Tip Required: NO (10-15% Appreciated) Where to Catch: Passenger arriving at DTW Detroit Metro International Airport should proceed to the "Ground Transportation" stand directly outside of the baggage claim area. Airport shuttles use the curb directly outside of the baggage claim area. |
Taxi Companies Serving DTW: -Metro Airport Taxi (800) 745-5191 -Checker Sedan Service (877) 553-6761 Official DTW Detroit Metro Airport TAXI info website: www.metroairport.com/transportation Frequency: GOOD Tip Required: YES (10-15% typical) Fare Determined by: TAXI METER Exact Change Required: NO (Taxi drivers make change for small bills) Credit Cards Accepted: YES* *with Advanced Reservations Luggage Surcharge?: NO Add'l Tolls/ Fees?: Detroit - Windsor Tunnel ($3.75 US Toll) Where to Catch: Taxi service is available at DTW Detroit Metro International Airport outside of the baggage claim area of the Airport Terminal at the "Ground Transportation" stand. |
SMART Bus Route #125 (Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation) SMART Bus Website: www.smartbus.org/smart/ride+smart/how+to+ride+smart/detroit+metro +airport.htm Direct Airport Service: YES Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri: 5:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday: 8:15 am - 6:45 pm Exact Change Required: YES Credit Cards Accepted: NO Luggage OK?: YES (Standard Bus service) Frequency: FAIR* *Every 60-70 mins. Monday-Friday *Every 80-90 mins. Saturday *Every 2hrs. Sunday Overall Ease of Use: FAIR* *SMART Bus Route #125 provides direct service to Detroit Metro Airport to/from Downtown Detroit with a consistent schedule, however the frequency of the route unfortauntely is a drawback. Where to Catch: SMART Bus Route #125 leaves from the roadway outside of the baggage claim area at the new McNamara Terminal (serves as the Northwest Airlines NWA World Gateway as well as the terminal serving SkyTeam and other International carriers). At the Smith Terminal (serves all other Domestic Airlines) the SMART Buses leave from the outer roadway of the Lower Level near the Ground Transportation offices . SMART BUSES leave each Terminal at slightly different times so please consult the SMART schedule prior to traveling. |
*The SMART Bus Route #125 takes local roadways and makes frequent stops along its route. The amount of time to get from DTW Detroit Metro Airport to Downtown Detroit is quite long in that it takes 90 minutes, howver the Route #125 does provide an excellent option for those looking to get to or from Downtown Detroit for a very reasonable fare of $1.50. |
*Depending upon which terminal passengers are flying out of the parking options available will vary. **Rates listed are for up to the 1st 2 hours. |
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