There are 4 ways to get from Melvindale to Detroit Airport (DTW) by bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Line 261 bus
best- Take the bus from Michigan & Schaefer to Metro Airport McNamara Terminalbus 261
1h 9m$4Drive 12.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Melvindale to Detroit-Airport-DTWcar 12.6 mi
16 min$3–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melvindale to Detroit-Airport-DTWtaxi 12.6 mi
16 min$45–55Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melvindale to Detroit-DTW12.6 mi
16 min
Melvindale to Detroit Airport (DTW) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melvindale to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Melvindale to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $45 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Melvindale to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from Schaefer & Oakwood and arriving at Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Michigan & Schaefer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
The distance between Melvindale and Detroit Airport (DTW) is 18 miles. The road distance is 12.7 miles.
The best way to get from Melvindale to Detroit Airport (DTW) without a car is to line 261 bus which takes 1h 9m and costs $4.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Melvindale to Detroit Airport (DTW), including transfers.
Melvindale to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Michigan & Schaefer station.
Melvindale to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Metro Airport McNamara Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melvindale to Detroit Airport (DTW) is 13 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Melvindale to Detroit Airport (DTW).
There are 181+ hotels available in Detroit Airport (DTW).
What companies run services between Melvindale, MI, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), USA?
Southeast Michigan SMART operates a bus from Michigan & Schaefer to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 39 min.
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Michigan & Schaefer to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Reduced Fare
- $1
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melvindale to Detroit-DTW
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $45–55
Checker Detroit
- Phone
- +1 313-963-7000
- Website
- checkerdetroit.com
Getting There Transportation
- Phone
- +1 313-502-1688
Amherstburg Taxi
- Phone
- +1 519-736-2449
- Website
- amherstburgtaxi.ca
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melvindale and Detroit Airport (DTW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


