There are 5 ways to get from Pontiac 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
1h 51m$12–23Bus, line 261 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Downtown Pontiac to Woodward & Cliffordbus 462
- Take the bus from Woodward & Clifford to Metro Airport McNamara Terminalbus 261
2h 30m$4Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Pontiac to Detroit-DTW31.9 mi
52 minDrive 31.9 mi
- Drive from Pontiac to Detroit Airport (DTW)car 31.9 mi
52 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pontiac to Detroit Airport (DTW)taxi 31.9 mi
52 min$100–130
Pontiac to Detroit Airport (DTW) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to bus and line 261 bus which costs $4 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Pontiac to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontiac to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from Downtown Pontiac and arriving at Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Woodward & Clifford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Pontiac and Detroit Airport (DTW) is 45 miles. The road distance is 32.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pontiac to Detroit Airport (DTW) without a car is to train and line 261 bus which takes 1h 51m and costs $12 - $24.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Pontiac to Detroit Airport (DTW), including transfers.
Pontiac to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Downtown Pontiac station.
Pontiac to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Woodward & Clifford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontiac to Detroit Airport (DTW) is 32 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Pontiac to Detroit Airport (DTW).
There are 182+ hotels available in Detroit Airport (DTW).
What companies run services between Pontiac, MI, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), USA?
You can take a bus from Downtown Pontiac to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Woodward & Clifford in around 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Dearborn Transit Center to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Reduced Fare
- $1
Bus from Downtown Pontiac to Woodward & Clifford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Woodward & Clifford to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Reduced Fare
- $1
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Pontiac to Detroit-DTW
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Pontiac and Detroit Airport (DTW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.