There are 4 ways to get from Sterling Heights to Detroit Airport (DTW) by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 510 bus, line 5 bus, line 261 bus
best- Take the bus from Van Dyke & 17 Mile to Bel Air Shopping Centerbus 510
- Take the bus from 8 Mile @ Bel Air Center to Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboardingbus 5
- Take the bus from Michigan & Cass to Metro Airport McNamara Terminalbus 261
2h 52m$6Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sterling Heights to Detroit-DTW37.1 mi
49 minDrive 37.1 mi
- Drive from Sterling Heights to Detroit-Airport-DTWcar 37.1 mi
49 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sterling Heights to Detroit-Airport-DTWtaxi 37.1 mi
49 min$120–150
Sterling Heights to Detroit Airport (DTW) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sterling Heights to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to line 510 bus and line 5 bus and line 261 bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Sterling Heights to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Sterling Heights to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from Van Dyke & 17 Mile and arriving at Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via 8 Mile @ Bel Air Center and Michigan & Cass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Sterling Heights and Detroit Airport (DTW) is 43 miles. The road distance is 37.4 miles.
The best way to get from Sterling Heights to Detroit Airport (DTW) without a car is to line 510 bus and line 5 bus and line 261 bus which takes 2h 52m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Sterling Heights to Detroit Airport (DTW), including transfers.
Sterling Heights to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Van Dyke & 17 Mile station.
Sterling Heights to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Bel Air Shopping Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sterling Heights to Detroit Airport (DTW) is 37 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Sterling Heights to Detroit Airport (DTW).
There are 174+ hotels available in Detroit Airport (DTW).
What companies run services between Sterling Heights, MI, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), USA?
You can take a bus from Van Dyke & 17 Mile to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal via 8 Mile @ Bel Air Center, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboarding, and Michigan & Cass in around 2h 52m.
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Van Dyke & 17 Mile to Bel Air Shopping Center
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
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
- Phone
- +1 313-933-1300
- Website
- detroitmi.gov
Bus from 8 Mile @ Bel Air Center to Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboarding
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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 Sterling Heights to Detroit-DTW
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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 Sterling Heights and Detroit Airport (DTW). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


