There are 5 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to University of Michigan - Ann Arbor by bus, train, taxi, car or towncar
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus • 1h 59m
$9 - $16
4 alternative options
Line 261 bus, train • 2h 15m
$24 - $37
Taxi • 28 min
$85 - $110
Drive • 28 min
$2 - $4
Towncar • 28 min
$90 - $130
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 28 min.
The quickest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is to taxi which costs $85 - $110 and takes 28 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. However, there are services departing from McNamara Terminal and arriving at Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI via Detroit Metro Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is 20 miles. The road distance is 25 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to University of Michigan - Ann Arbor without a car is to bus which takes 1h 59m and costs $9 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to University of Michigan - Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Michigan Flyer, depart from Detroit Metro Airport station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to University of Michigan - Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Michigan Flyer, arrive at Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is 25 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
There are 147+ hotels available in University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Prices start at $100 USD per night.

- Distance: 20.1 miles
- Duration: 1h 59m
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI, USA?
Michigan Flyer operates a bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI hourly. Tickets cost $9 - $14 and the journey takes 50 min.

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 215-856-7924
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dearborn Amtrak Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22 - $35
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $22 - $35
- Premium
- $180 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $30 - $45
- Business Seat
- $27 - $40

- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9 - $14
- Schedules at
- michiganflyer.com

- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Metro Airport Mcnamara Terminal to Dearborn Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- smartbus.org

Jayride is an online booking service for pick up or drop off at airports, using a pre-pay, fixed-price model. You’ll be provided with a choice of transfer companies, from luxury limos to maxi taxis, private cars to shuttle buses, depending on your journey, along with passenger reviews and star ratings. On booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the contact details of your transfer company and meeting instructions for your trip.
Contact Details
Towncar from Detroit Airport to University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $90 - $130
- Private
- $90 - $130
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $85 - $110
Amherstburg Taxi
- Phone
- +1 519-736-2449
- Website
- amherstburgtaxi.ca
Southfield Cab Express
- Phone
- +1 248-631-6660
Metroride
- Phone
- +1 248-666-2110
- Website
- metroride.com
Ace Cars Transportation
- Phone
- +1 313-412-6333
- Website
- squareup.com
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