The average bus between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Sterling Heights takes 3h 2m and the fastest bus takes 2h 18m. There is an hourly bus service from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sterling Heights. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Sterling Heights. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detroit Airport (DTW) is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Sterling Heights at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Cass & Michigan and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sterling Heights? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sterling Heights. However, there are services departing from Detroit Airport (DTW) station and arriving at Sterling Heights station via Cass & Michigan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sterling Heights bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sterling Heights bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Van Dyke & 17 Mile station.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Sterling Heights is 49.3 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Van Dyke & 17 Mile via Cass & Michigan, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 11, and Bel Air Shopping Center in around 2h 50m.