There are 5 ways to get from Metro Detroit to Detroit Airport (DTW) by bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 46 bus, line 261 bus
best- Take the bus from Southfield & Joy to Fairlane Town Centerbus 46
- Take the bus from Dearborn Transit Center to Metro Airport McNamara Terminalbus 261
1h 35m$6Drive 16 mi
cheapest- Drive from Metro Detroit to Detroit-Airport-DTWcar 16 mi
20 min$3–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Metro Detroit to Detroit-Airport-DTWtaxi 16 mi
20 min$55–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Metro Detroit to Detroit-DTW16 mi
20 minLine 27 bus, line 261 bus
- Take the bus from Joy & Southfield to Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboardingbus 27
- Take the bus from Michigan & Cass to Metro Airport McNamara Terminalbus 261
2h 7m$4
Metro Detroit to Detroit Airport (DTW) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metro Detroit to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to line 27 bus and line 261 bus which costs $4 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Metro Detroit to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Metro Detroit to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from Southfield & Joy and arriving at Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Fairlane Center and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Metro Detroit and Detroit Airport (DTW) is 18 miles. The road distance is 16.1 miles.
The best way to get from Metro Detroit to Detroit Airport (DTW) without a car is to line 46 bus and line 261 bus which takes 1h 35m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Metro Detroit to Detroit Airport (DTW), including transfers.
Metro Detroit to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by DDot, depart from Southfield & Joy station.
Metro Detroit to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by DDot, arrive at Fairlane Town Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metro Detroit to Detroit Airport (DTW) is 16 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Metro Detroit to Detroit Airport (DTW).
There are 162+ hotels available in Detroit Airport (DTW).
What companies run services between Metro Detroit, MI, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), USA?
You can take a bus from Southfield & Joy to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Fairlane Center and Dearborn Transit Center in around 1h 35m.
- Phone
- +1 313-933-1300
- Website
- detroitmi.gov
Bus from Southfield & Joy to Fairlane Town Center
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation
- Schedules at
- http://www.detroitmi.gov/How-Do-I/Locate-Transportation/Bus-Schedules
Bus from Joy & Southfield to Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboarding
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation
- Schedules at
- http://www.detroitmi.gov/How-Do-I/Locate-Transportation/Bus-Schedules
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Dearborn Transit Center to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Reduced Fare
- $1
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 Metro Detroit to Detroit-DTW
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
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 Metro Detroit and Detroit Airport (DTW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.