There are 5 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake Orion by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Line 261 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Dearborn Transit Centerbus 261
- Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
3h 2m$57–84Drive 44.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake Orioncar 44.8 mi
1h 5m$9–12Line 261 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Woodward & Cliffordbus 261
- Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Auburn Mile Arrivebus 462
3h 7m$39–54Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Lake Orion44.8 mi
1h 5mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake Oriontaxi 44.8 mi
1h 5m$150–180
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake Orion is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake Orion is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake Orion. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Auburn Mile Arrive via Grand Circus Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Lake Orion is 58 miles. The road distance is 45 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake Orion without a car is to line 261 bus and train which takes 3h 2m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake Orion, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake Orion bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake Orion bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Woodward & Clifford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake Orion is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake Orion.
There are 81+ hotels available in Lake Orion.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Lake Orion, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Lake Orion via Woodward & Clifford, Grand Circus Park, and Auburn Mile Arrive in around 3h 7m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
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
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 Grand Circus Park to Auburn Mile Arrive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Lake Orion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $150–180
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 Lake Orion. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





