There are 6 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Pontiac Transportation Center by bus, train, rideshare, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)
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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
2h 45m$12–24Line 261 bus, bus via Woodward & Clifford
cheapest- Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Woodward & Cliffordbus 261
- Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Downtown Pontiacbus 462
2h 48m$4Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Pontiac Transportation Center33.5 mi
49 minDrive 33.5 mi
- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Pontiac Transportation Centercar 33.5 mi
49 min$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Pontiac Transportation Centertaxi 33.5 mi
49 min$110–140Line 261 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Dearborn Transit Centerbus 261
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 49m$13–18
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Pontiac Transportation Center by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Pontiac Transportation Center is to line 261 bus and bus via Woodward & Clifford which costs $4 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Pontiac Transportation Center is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Pontiac Transportation Center. 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 48m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Pontiac Transportation Center is 46 miles. The road distance is 33.7 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Pontiac Transportation Center without a car is to line 261 bus and train which takes 2h 45m and costs $12 - $24.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Pontiac Transportation Center, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Pontiac Transportation Center bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Pontiac Transportation Center bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Woodward & Clifford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Pontiac Transportation Center is 34 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Pontiac Transportation Center.
There are 251+ hotels available in Pontiac Transportation Center.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Pontiac Transportation Center, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Pontiac Transportation Center via Woodward & Clifford, Grand Circus Park, and Downtown Pontiac in around 2h 48m.
- 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 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
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Pontiac Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 49 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 Transportation Center. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





