There are 6 ways to get from Oakland University to Detroit Airport (DTW) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train, line 261 bus
best- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Dearborn Transit Center to Metro Airport McNamara Terminalbus 261
2h 2m$28–42Bus, line 261 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Walton Boulevard & W. Oakland Drive to Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9bus 492
- Take the bus from Woodward & Clifford to Metro Airport McNamara Terminalbus 261
3h 22m$5–6Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Oakland University to Detroit-DTW38.2 mi
53 minDrive 38.2 mi
- Drive from Oakland University to Detroit Airport (DTW)car 38.2 mi
53 min$7–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Oakland University to Detroit Airport (DTW)taxi 38.2 mi
53 min$120–160Line 492 bus, train, line 261 bus
- Take the bus from Walton Boulevard & W. Oakland Drive to Royal Oak Transit Centerbus 492
- Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain
- Take the bus from Dearborn Transit Center to Metro Airport McNamara Terminalbus 261
3h 41m$10–17
Oakland University to Detroit Airport (DTW) by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oakland University to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to bus and line 261 bus which costs $5 - $6 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland University to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakland University to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from Walton Boulevard & W. Oakland Drive and arriving at Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11 and Woodward & Clifford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Oakland University and Detroit Airport (DTW) is 50 miles. The road distance is 38.4 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland University to Detroit Airport (DTW) without a car is to train and line 261 bus which takes 2h 2m and costs $28 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Oakland University to Detroit Airport (DTW), including transfers.
Oakland University to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Walton Boulevard & W. Oakland Drive station.
Oakland University to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland University to Detroit Airport (DTW) is 38 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Oakland University to Detroit Airport (DTW).
There are 162+ hotels available in Detroit Airport (DTW).
What companies run services between Oakland University, MI, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), USA?
You can take a vehicle from Oakland University to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Walton Boulevard & W. Oakland Drive, Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9, Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11, and Woodward & Clifford in around 3h 22m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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 Walton Boulevard & W. Oakland Drive to Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Woodward & Clifford to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Reduced Fare
- $1
Bus from Walton Boulevard & W. Oakland Drive to Royal Oak Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Oakland University to Detroit-DTW
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $120–160
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Oakland University and Detroit Airport (DTW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





