There are 4 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Melvindale by bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Line 261 bus
best- Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Michigan & Schaeferbus 261
1h 28m$4Drive 12.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit-Airport-DTW to Melvindalecar 12.8 mi
17 min$3–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Detroit-Airport-DTW to Melvindaletaxi 12.8 mi
17 min$45–55Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Melvindale12.8 mi
17 min
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Melvindale by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Melvindale is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Melvindale is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $45 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Melvindale. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Schaefer & Oakwood via Schaefer & Michigan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Melvindale is 19 miles. The road distance is 12.9 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Melvindale without a car is to line 261 bus which takes 1h 28m and costs $4.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Melvindale, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Melvindale bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Melvindale bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Michigan & Schaefer station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Melvindale is 13 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Melvindale.
There are 448+ hotels available in Melvindale.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Melvindale, MI, USA?
Southeast Michigan SMART operates a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Michigan & Schaefer hourly. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 41 min.
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Michigan & Schaefer
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Reduced Fare
- $1
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Melvindale
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- $45–55
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 Melvindale. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


