There are 4 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sterling Heights by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 261 bus, line 5 bus, line 510 bus
best- Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Cass & Michiganbus 261
- Take the bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 11 to 8 Mile @ Bel Air Centerbus 5
- Take the bus from Bel Air Shopping Center to Van Dyke & 17 Milebus 510
2h 50m$6Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Sterling Heights38.2 mi
49 minDrive 38.2 mi
- Drive from Detroit-Airport-DTW to Sterling Heightscar 38.2 mi
49 min$7–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Detroit-Airport-DTW to Sterling Heightstaxi 38.2 mi
49 min$120–160
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sterling Heights by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sterling Heights is to line 261 bus and line 5 bus and line 510 bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sterling Heights is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sterling Heights. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Van Dyke & 17 Mile via Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 11 and Bel Air Shopping Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Sterling Heights is 44 miles. The road distance is 38.4 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sterling Heights without a car is to line 261 bus and line 5 bus and line 510 bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sterling Heights, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sterling Heights bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sterling Heights bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Cass & Michigan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sterling Heights is 38 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Sterling Heights.
There are 281+ hotels available in Sterling Heights.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Sterling Heights, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Van Dyke & 17 Mile via Cass & Michigan, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 11, and Bel Air Shopping Center in around 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Cass & Michigan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Reduced Fare
- $1
Bus from Bel Air Shopping Center to Van Dyke & 17 Mile
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 313-933-1300
- Website
- detroitmi.gov
Bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 11 to 8 Mile @ Bel Air Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation
- Schedules at
- http://www.detroitmi.gov/How-Do-I/Locate-Transportation/Bus-Schedules
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Sterling Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $120–160
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 Sterling Heights. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


