There are 5 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Fort Wayne by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane DTW - FWA
1h 23m$80–373Drive 142.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Fort Waynecar 142.1 mi
2h 42m$26–38Line 261 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Cass & Michiganbus 261
- Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Fort Wayne, INbus Detroit
5h 54m$29–51Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Fort Wayne142.1 mi
2h 42mBus
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo to Fort Wayne, INbus Detroit
6h 17m$41–67
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Fort Wayne by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Fort Wayne is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Fort Wayne is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $80 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Fort Wayne. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Coldwater at Northeast via Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10, Detroit, MI and Central Station - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Fort Wayne is 140 miles. The road distance is 142.9 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Fort Wayne without a car is to line 261 bus and bus which takes 5h 54m and costs $29 - $55.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Fort Wayne, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal station.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Fort Wayne is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $80 - $380. Alternatively, you can line 261 bus and bus, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 5h 54m.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Cass & Michigan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Fort Wayne is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Fort Wayne.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Fort Wayne, IN, USA?
Delta flies from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Coldwater at Northeast via Cass & Michigan, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10, Lafayette & Fifth, Detroit, MI, Fort Wayne, IN, and Central Station - Bay A in around 5h 54m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- 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
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Detroit, MI to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit, MI to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Toledo to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Dearborn to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Fort Wayne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Fort Wayne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.