There are 4 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dearborn by bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 261 bus
best- Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Michigan & Schaeferbus 261
41 min$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dearborntaxi 15.1 mi
19 min$50–65Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Dearborn15.1 mi
19 minDrive 15.1 mi
- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dearborncar 15.1 mi
19 min$3–4
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dearborn by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dearborn is to line 261 bus which costs $2 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dearborn is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $50 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Michigan & Schaefer. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Dearborn is 16 miles. The road distance is 15.2 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dearborn without a car is to line 261 bus which takes 41 min and costs $2.
The line 261 bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Michigan & Schaefer takes 41 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dearborn bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dearborn bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Michigan & Schaefer station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dearborn is 15 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Dearborn.
There are 523+ hotels available in Dearborn.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Dearborn, MI, USA?
Southeast Michigan SMART operates a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Michigan & Schaefer hourly. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 41 min.
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Michigan & Schaefer
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Reduced Fare
- $1
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
Amherstburg Taxi
- Phone
- +1 519-736-2449
- Website
- amherstburgtaxi.ca
Checker Detroit
- Phone
- +1 313-963-7000
- Website
- checkerdetroit.com
Getting There Transportation
- Phone
- +1 313-502-1688
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Dearborn. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


