The average bus between Sterling Heights and Detroit Airport (DTW) takes 2h 50m and the fastest bus takes 2h 11m. There is a bus service every few hours from Sterling Heights to Detroit Airport (DTW). 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 Sterling Heights and Detroit Airport (DTW). The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Sterling Heights is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Detroit Airport (DTW) at 6:07 AM. All services require a transfer at 8 Mile @ Bel Air Center and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sterling Heights to Detroit Airport (DTW)? 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 Sterling Heights to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from Sterling Heights station and arriving at Detroit Airport (DTW) station via Bel Air Shopping Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Sterling Heights to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Van Dyke & 17 Mile station.
Sterling Heights to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Metro Airport McNamara Terminal station.
The distance between Sterling Heights and Detroit Airport (DTW) is 49.3 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a bus from Van Dyke & 17 Mile to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via 8 Mile @ Bel Air Center, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboarding, and Michigan & Cass in around 2h 52m.