There are 4 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Downtown Detroit by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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 Cass & Michiganbus 261
1h$2Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Downtown Detroit21 mi
29 minDrive 21 mi
- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Downtown Detroitcar 21 mi
29 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Downtown Detroittaxi 21 mi
29 min$70–90
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Downtown Detroit by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Downtown Detroit is to line 261 bus which costs $2 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Downtown Detroit is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $3 - $6.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Cass & Michigan. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Downtown Detroit is 23 miles. The road distance is 21.2 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Downtown Detroit without a car is to line 261 bus which takes 1h and costs $2.
The line 261 bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Cass & Michigan takes 1h including transfers and departs hourly.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Downtown Detroit bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Downtown Detroit bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Cass & Michigan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Downtown Detroit is 21 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Downtown Detroit.
There are 483+ hotels available in Downtown Detroit.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Downtown Detroit, MI, USA?
Southeast Michigan SMART operates a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Cass & Michigan hourly. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h.
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Cass & Michigan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Reduced Fare
- $1
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Downtown Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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 Downtown Detroit. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.