There are 5 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Pontiac by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Line 261 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Woodward & Cliffordbus 261
- Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Downtown Pontiacbus 462
2h 36m$4Line 261 bus, train
- Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Dearborn Transit Centerbus 261
- Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
2h 45m$12–24Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Pontiac33.6 mi
50 minDrive 33.6 mi
- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Pontiaccar 33.6 mi
50 min$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Pontiactaxi 33.6 mi
50 min$110–140
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Pontiac by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Pontiac is to line 261 bus and bus which costs $4 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Pontiac is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Pontiac. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Downtown Pontiac via Grand Circus Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Pontiac is 48 miles. The road distance is 33.8 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Pontiac without a car is to line 261 bus and bus which takes 2h 36m and costs $4.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Pontiac, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Pontiac bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Pontiac bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Woodward & Clifford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Pontiac is 34 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Pontiac.
There are 236+ hotels available in Pontiac.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Pontiac, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Downtown Pontiac via Woodward & Clifford and Grand Circus Park in around 2h 36m.
- 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 Woodward & Clifford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Reduced Fare
- $1
Bus from Grand Circus Park to Downtown Pontiac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Pontiac
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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 Pontiac. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





