There are 4 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Sterling Heights by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, line 5 bus, line 510 bus
best- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Parkbus
- Take the bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 11 to 8 Mile @ Bel Air Centerbus 5
- Take the bus from Bel Air Shopping Center to Van Dyke & 17 Milebus 510
2h 55m$12Drive 53.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ann Arbor to Sterling Heightscar 53.3 mi
1h 2m$10–15Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Royal Oak Amtraktrain Wolverine
3h 32m$20–36Bus, line 5 bus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Take the bus from Metro Airport Evans Terminal to Cass & Michiganbus 261
- Take the bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 11 to 8 Mile @ Bel Air Centerbus 5
4h 1m$13–21
Ann Arbor to Sterling Heights by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Sterling Heights is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Sterling Heights is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor to Sterling Heights. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI and arriving at Van Dyke & 17 Mile via Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 11 and Bel Air Shopping Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to Sterling Heights. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Royal Oak Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Ann Arbor and Sterling Heights is 64 miles. The road distance is 53.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Sterling Heights without a car is to bus and line 5 bus and line 510 bus which takes 2h 55m and costs $12.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Ann Arbor to Sterling Heights, including transfers.
Ann Arbor to Sterling Heights bus services, operated by D2A2, depart from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI station.
Ann Arbor to Sterling Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Sterling Heights is to bus and line 5 bus and line 510 bus which takes 2h 55m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $19 - $40 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Sterling Heights, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Van Dyke & 17 Mile via Detroit - Grand Circus Park, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 11, and Bel Air Shopping Center in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Royal Oak Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $15–35 and the journey takes 1h 26m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Royal Oak Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- d2a2.com
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8
- Website
- https://d2a2.com
- Phone
- +1 313-933-1300
- Website
- detroitmi.gov
Bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 11 to 8 Mile @ Bel Air Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation
- Schedules at
- http://www.detroitmi.gov/How-Do-I/Locate-Transportation/Bus-Schedules
Bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 11 to 8 Mile @ Bel Air Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation
- Schedules at
- http://www.detroitmi.gov/How-Do-I/Locate-Transportation/Bus-Schedules
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Bel Air Shopping Center to Van Dyke & 17 Mile
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Metro Airport Evans Terminal to Cass & Michigan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
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More Questions & Answers
Ann Arbor to Sterling Heights bus services, operated by D2A2, arrive at Detroit - Grand Circus Park station.
Ann Arbor to Sterling Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Royal Oak Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Sterling Heights is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Ann Arbor to Sterling Heights.
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