There are 6 ways to get from Royal Oak to Detroit Airport (DTW) by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train, line 261 bus
best- Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Dearborn Transit Center to Metro Airport McNamara Terminalbus 261
1h 31m$8–15Bus, line 261 bus via Woodward & Clifford
cheapest- Take the bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11 to Woodward & Cliffordbus 461 / ...
- Take the bus from Woodward & Clifford to Metro Airport McNamara Terminalbus 261
2h 6m$5–6Bus, line 261 bus
- Take the bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Dearborn Transit Center to Metro Airport McNamara Terminalbus 261
1h 31m$9–11Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Royal Oak to Detroit-DTW28.8 mi
38 minDrive 28.8 mi
- Drive from Royal Oak to Detroit Airport (DTW)car 28.8 mi
38 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Royal Oak to Detroit Airport (DTW)taxi 28.8 mi
38 min$95–120
Royal Oak to Detroit Airport (DTW) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Royal Oak to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to bus and line 261 bus via Woodward & Clifford which costs $5 - $6 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Royal Oak to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Royal Oak to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from Royal Oak Amtrak and arriving at Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Royal Oak and Detroit Airport (DTW) is 32 miles. The road distance is 28.9 miles.
The best way to get from Royal Oak to Detroit Airport (DTW) without a car is to train and line 261 bus which takes 1h 31m and costs $8 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Royal Oak to Detroit Airport (DTW), including transfers.
Royal Oak to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.
Royal Oak to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dearborn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Royal Oak to Detroit Airport (DTW) is 29 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Royal Oak to Detroit Airport (DTW).
There are 174+ hotels available in Detroit Airport (DTW).
What companies run services between Royal Oak, MI, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), USA?
You can take a bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via Dearborn Transit Center in around 1h 31m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- 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 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 Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11 to Woodward & Clifford
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 313-933-1300
- Website
- detroitmi.gov
Bus from Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11 to Woodward & Clifford
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation
- Schedules at
- http://www.detroitmi.gov/How-Do-I/Locate-Transportation/Bus-Schedules
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Royal Oak to Detroit-DTW
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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 Royal Oak and Detroit Airport (DTW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





