Detroit Airport (DTW) to Ann Arbor - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus
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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Ann Arbor by bus, train, taxi, car or towncar

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Bus  •  1h 56m

  1. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI 8001 / ...

Cheapest option

Line 261 bus, train  •  1h 58m

  1. Take the line 261 bus from Metro Airport Mcnamara Terminal to Dearborn Transit Center 261
  2. Take the train from Dearborn to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station Wolverine

3 alternative options

Taxi  •  29 min

  1. Take a taxi from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Ann Arbor 25.5 miles

Drive  •  29 min

  1. Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Ann Arbor 25.5 miles

Towncar  •  29 min

  1. Take a town car from Detroit Airport to Ann Arbor 25.5 miles

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Ann Arbor by bus and train

25 Weekly Services
1h 58m Average Duration
$2 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Ann Arbor is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 29 min.

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The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Ann Arbor is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $85 - $110.

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No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Ann Arbor. However, there are services departing from McNamara Terminal and arriving at Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI via Parking Lot and Detroit Metro Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

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The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Ann Arbor is 35 miles. The road distance is 25.5 miles.

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The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Ann Arbor without a car is to bus which takes 1h 56m and costs $9 - $20.

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It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Ann Arbor, including transfers.

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Detroit Airport (DTW) to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Michigan Flyer, depart from Detroit Metro Airport station.

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Detroit Airport (DTW) to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Michigan Flyer, arrive at Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Ann Arbor is 25 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Ann Arbor.

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Map of how to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Ann Arbor.
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  • Distance: 34.7 miles
  • Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?

Michigan Flyer operates a bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI hourly. Tickets cost $7 - $16 and the journey takes 50 min.

Train operators
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Dearborn to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
Ave. Duration
28 min
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$1 - $65
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$1 - $16
Child Coach - short notice
$7 - $19
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$10 - $35
Child Business Class - short notice
$11 - $40
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$9 - $24
Business Seat - advance purchase
$22 - $70
Business Seat - short notice
$28 - $50
Coach Seat - short notice
$5 - $65
Bus operators
Michigan Flyer
Phone
+1 517-333-0400
Email
info@michiganflyer.com
Website
michiganflyer.com
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
Ave. Duration
50 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$7 - $16
Website
Michigan Flyer
Child 2-16
$7 - $9
Adult
$11 - $16
Southeast Michigan SMART
Phone
+1 866-962-5515
Website
smartbus.org
Bus from Metro Airport Mcnamara Terminal to Dearborn Transit Center
Ave. Duration
30 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$1 - $2
Website
Southeast Michigan SMART
Reduced Fare
$1
Other operators
Jayride Private Transfers

Jayride is an online booking service for pick up or drop off at airports, using a pre-pay, fixed-price model. You’ll be provided with a choice of transfer companies, from luxury limos to maxi taxis, private cars to shuttle buses, depending on your journey, along with passenger reviews and star ratings. On booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the contact details of your transfer company and meeting instructions for your trip.

Contact Details
Website
jayride.com
Towncar from Detroit Airport to Ann Arbor
Ave. Duration
29 min
Frequency
On demand
Estimated price
$95 - $130
Private
$95 - $130
Taxi from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Ann Arbor
Ave. Duration
29 min
Estimated price
$85 - $110
Amherstburg Taxi
Phone
+1 519-736-2449
Website
amherstburgtaxi.ca
Southfield Cab Express
Phone
+1 248-631-6660
Metroride
Phone
+1 248-666-2110
Website
metroride.com
Ace Cars Transportation
Phone
+1 313-412-6333
Website
squareup.com

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