There are 6 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Flint by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane DTW - MBS
- Take the bus from Saginaw Bus Center to Flint Amtrakbus
3h 16m$72–369Line 261 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Cass & Michiganbus 261
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus FlixBus 2552
3h 20m$13–21Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Flint69.5 mi
1h 18mDrive 69.5 mi
- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Flintcar 69.5 mi
1h 18m$13–19Line 261 bus, bus via Flint Amtrak
- Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Larned & Griswoldbus 261
- Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Flint Amtrakbus 1485 / ...
4h 7m$14–30Train, bus
- Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Flint Amtrakbus 1485 / ...
4h 40m$19–45
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Flint by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Flint is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Flint is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Flint. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Flint via Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10 and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Flint is 148 miles. The road distance is 70 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Flint without a car is to line 261 bus and bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $13 - $21.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Flint, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Flint bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Flint bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Cass & Michigan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Flint is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Flint.
There are 34+ hotels available in Flint.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Flint, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Flint via Cass & Michigan, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10, Lafayette & Fifth, and Detroit Bus Station in around 3h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Saginaw Bus Center to Flint Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Detroit Greyhound to Flint Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Flint Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Cass & Michigan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Reduced Fare
- $1
Bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Larned & Griswold
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Reduced Fare
- $1
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Flint. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







