There are 5 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Detroit Station by bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or train
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Line 261 bus
best- Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Woodward & Cliffordbus 261
1h 17m$3–4Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Detroit Station21 mi
26 minDrive 21 mi
- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Detroit Stationcar 21 mi
26 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Detroit Stationtaxi 21 mi
26 min$70–90Line 261 bus, train
- Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Dearborn Transit Centerbus 261
- Take the train from Dearborn to Detroittrain Wolverine
1h 59m$5–9
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Detroit Station by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Detroit Station is to line 261 bus which costs $3 - $4 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Detroit Station is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Detroit Station. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Woodward & Baltimore Milwaukee via Grand Circus Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Detroit Station is 26 miles. The road distance is 21.1 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Detroit Station without a car is to line 261 bus which takes 1h 17m and costs $3 - $4.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Detroit Station, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Detroit Station bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Detroit Station bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Woodward & Clifford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Detroit Station is 21 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Detroit Station.
There are 433+ hotels available in Detroit Station.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Detroit Station, MI, USA?
Southeast Michigan SMART operates a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Woodward & Clifford hourly. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 2m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Woodward & Clifford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Reduced Fare
- $1
Bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Dearborn Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Reduced Fare
- $1
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Detroit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
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 Detroit Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





