There are 4 ways to get from Detroit, MI to Detroit Airport (DTW) 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
best- Take the bus from Michigan & Cass to Metro Airport McNamara Terminalbus 261
1h 4m$2Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit, MI to Detroit-DTW20.2 mi
27 minDrive 20.2 mi
- Drive from Detroit, MI to Detroit Airport (DTW)car 20.2 mi
27 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Detroit, MI to Detroit Airport (DTW)taxi 20.2 mi
27 min$65–85
Detroit, MI to Detroit Airport (DTW) by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit, MI to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to line 261 bus which costs $2 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit, MI to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $3 - $6.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Michigan & Cass and arriving at Metro Airport McNamara Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Detroit, MI and Detroit Airport (DTW) is 22 miles. The road distance is 20.3 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit, MI to Detroit Airport (DTW) without a car is to line 261 bus which takes 1h 4m and costs $2.
The line 261 bus from Michigan & Cass to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal takes 56 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Detroit, MI to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Michigan & Cass station.
Detroit, MI to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Metro Airport McNamara Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit, MI to Detroit Airport (DTW) is 20 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Detroit, MI to Detroit Airport (DTW).
There are 179+ hotels available in Detroit Airport (DTW).
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), USA?
Southeast Michigan SMART operates a bus from Michigan & Cass to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 56 min.
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Michigan & Cass to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Reduced Fare
- $1
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit, MI to Detroit-DTW
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
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, MI and Detroit Airport (DTW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


