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Getting Around Detroit and Metro Detroit
As home to the world's second largest Delta Hub, flying to Detroit is easy. Once you've landed, bookmark this page for everything you need to know about getting around.
Delta Air Lines at Detroit Metro Airport — DTW
Detroit Metro Airport has two main terminals, McNamara and Warren Cleage Evans. The McNamara terminal is a huge hub for Delta Air Lines, so you know that your flight into and out of Detroit will be easy and comfortable. with extra-wide moving walkways, shuttles between terminals, two indoor 200-passenger trams and an on-site luxury Westin hotel round out the airport’s many services.
Check out a map for the Detroit Metro Airport if you need a visual.
Detroit Air Express (DAX)
DAX is a new airport shuttle offering 16 daily round-trips from downtown Detroit to DTW. The shuttle runs every day from 3:30am to 11pm. Tickets are $8 at the door and $6 for reservations.Pick-Up And Drop-Off Locations: Downtown Detroit stop on the west side of Washington Blvd near State St.Departures at the McNamara Terminal, and Ground Transportation at the Evans Terminal
Parking in Downtown Detroit
Around Detroit, the app Park Whiz has become extremely popular for finding up-to-date parking availability and pricing. Download the app today to find the best parking while you’re downtown. We also have a few featured parking companies to check out in Detroit.
Mi Drive is your resource for planning routes with up-to-date road construction information as well as traffic incidents and even road cameras. Get Mi Drive online and on your smartphone or mobile device.
Here are some other popular parking spots to keep in mind if you are coming downtown for an event or to explore:
- MGM Grand Casino, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown have huge parking decks in the downtown area. Pricing varies.
- Huntington Place has an ample amount of parking for when they host events and conventions. If there aren’t any big events going on, parking is open to the public for a fee. If Huntington Place is too far away from your final destination, hop on the People Mover (there’s a station inside the convention center).
- The city of Detroit has both parking meters and a convenient app to assist in street parking (there’s a lot of it downtown and in both Corktown and the Cass Corridor). The ParkDetroit app allows you to add more money to your meter right from your phone. No parking tickets for you!
For more information about parking in Detroit, check out our parking guide blog article.
Light-Rail/Streetcar Systems
The Detroit People Mover
The Detroit People Mover, an elevated and automated light-rail system, can help you get around downtown quickly, easily and safely. The 2.9-mile looped system, which can be completed in approximately 15 minutes, has 13 stations, with automatic stops at key downtown locations including Huntington Place, GM Renaissance Center and Greektown.
Hours of Operation
7:00 a.m.-10:30pm weekdays, with an extension to 12 a.m. on Friday
10 a.m.-12 a.m. Saturday
10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Sunday
Take a tour around Detroit via the Detroit People Mover in less than 2 minutes here
QLine
A 3.3-mile circulating streetcar running along Woodward Avenue between Congress Street and West Grand Boulevard in downtown Detroit. The QLine stretches from downtown through New Center and drops you off near prime locations, including: Little Caesars Arena, The Detroit Institute of Arts and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Headways ranging from 8 to 12 minutes. The streetcar route has 20 stations serving 12 locations.
For more information, visit m-1rail.com.
Hours of Operation
Mon-Sat 8am-12am / Sun 8am-9pm
Cost: Free
MoGo
MoGo is Detroit’s first public bike-sharing system. It’s designed for quick trips around town, MoGo is a fun, flexible, and convenient way to get around. MoGo gives you the freedom and flexibility to move around at prices that everyone can afford. Find the right pass option for your next trip!
Detroit’s bike share system has 620 bikes and 75 stations in 6 Detroit metro cities. Unlimited 30-minute ride cycles (after initial payment)
Phone: 888-MoGo-123
Cost: Pay $0.25/min ($1 to unlock), $10 Hr. Pass, $15-3 days of 60-minute trips, Month/Annual Passes available.
Wheelhouse Detroit
Bike shop offering retail, service, rentals and tours of the city.
Phone: 313-656-BIKE (2453)
DDOT
Operates within the city of Detroit, Hamtramck, Dearborn & Livonia. You can catch DDOT at the Rosa Parks Transit Center or anywhere downtown. Regional passes are available to allow riders to use both DDOT and SMART buses
Phone: 313-933-1300
Fare $2 adults; $0.50 for seniors, students, and people with disabilities (4-hour pass). 24/hr pass $5/2.
Greyhound Bus
An intercity bus common carrier serving more than 3,800 destinations across North America. You can catch Greyhound at the Greyhound bus station.
Address: 1001 Howard Street
Phone: 800-231-2222
Megabus
An intercity bus service providing discount travel services. You can catch Megabus at the Rosa Parks Transit Center.
Stops at 1001 Howard St and 11 West Baltimore (Amtrak)
Phone: 866-962-5515
SMART
Connects the city of Detroit to its suburbs. You can catch SMART all around downtown.
Phone: 877-462-6342
Fare: $2 for adults; $0.50 for seniors, students, and people with disabilities (4-hour pass). 24/hr pass $5/2.
FAST – powered by SMART
FAST is a reliable, high-frequency bus service that connects the city to the suburbs. FAST Gratiot, FAST Woodward and FAST Michigan routes operate every 15-30 minutes for a quick, convenient ride to downtown Detroit from suburban hotels. The FAST Michigan route stops at the ground transportation level of the Evans Terminal and Air France Check-In and Departures at McNamara.
Fare: $2 for adults; $0.50 for seniors, students, and people with disabilities (4-hour pass). 24/hr pass $5/2.
FAST Hours of Operation
FAST Woodward and FAST Gratiot: 5 a.m.-1 a.m.
FAST Michigan: 5 a.m.-12 a.m.
Tunnel Bus (Windsor)
A short cross-border service through the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. Board the tunnel bus at the bus shelter behind Mariners’ Church at Jefferson Avenue and Randolph Street. Proof of citizenship is required when crossing the international Detroit-Windsor border.
Phone: 519-944-4111
Fare: $10 one way
Hours of Operation
Mon-Sat 6am - 9:41pm
Sunday 8am - 7:41pm
D2A2 Detroit - Ann Arbor Regional Bus (Regional Transit Authority)
The RTA’s mission is to manage and secure transportation resources that significantly enhance mobility options, to improve quality of life for the residents and to increase economic viability for the region. One of the ways we do this is with D2A2, our express bus service that travels between Detroit and Ann Arbor multiple times per day. To book your D2A2 trip, click here.
Hours of operation:
Monday – Friday: 5:45am – Midnight
Saturday – Sunday: 7:30am – Midnight
Fares:
Purchased at the bus: $8 [one way]
Purchased online (discount): $6 [one way]
Seniors (65+)/Disability Fare: $4 [one way]
Infants 24 months and younger ride free
SMART Flex On Demand Service
SMART Flex is an easy way to get around in Dearborn, Troy, Pontiac and the Hall Road areas. Service runs 7 days a week from 6am-11pm. Trip costs average $2-8. Download the app to book a ride. Customer service number is (734) 212-8429 or email support-smart@ridewithvia.comTaxis can be found at various hotels in the downtown area and at Huntington Place while conventions are in town. For private chauffer and shuttle services, please see our list of Visit Detroit partners below.
Lyft
Matches you to nearby drivers so you can get a ride in minutes.
Uber
Choose your ride and set your location. You’ll see your driver’s picture and vehicle details, and can track its arrival.
Zipcar
The world’s largest car-sharing service has more than 50 vehicles in metro Detroit. Reserve by the hour or day. Apply online. Once approved, you will be sent a Zipcard to access vehicles.
Phone: 1‑866‑4ZIPCAR
Amtrak
The passenger train has several metro Detroit stations, including Pontiac, Birmingham, Royal Oak, Detroit and Dearborn. From the Detroit Amtrak station, you can easily hop on the QLine streetcar at its Baltimore Street station on Woodward Avenue.
Bird
Bird allows you to rent scooters throughout Detroit and drop them off anywhere you want! You can use the Bird app to pay for your scooter rental and check the battery levels of scooters.
Lime
Lime scooters can help you get across town quickly and easily. Just scan the code on the scooter to unlock it and go!
Superpedestrian LINK
Download the Superpedestrian app. Follow the on-screen prompts to sign up. You’ll need a credit or debit card to get started riding.
Google Play | Apple
Boaz Bikes
Boaz Bikes are a bike and scooter hybrid that provides a seat to lower your center of gravity and make for a smoother and safer ride.
Download the Detroit Insider's Map & Guide
Our map has all of the attractions, restaurants, transportation, hotels, and more in the heart of downtown Detroit.
Taxi Rates
Rates vary depending on wait times, traffic, and the number of people traveling.
From Detroit Metro Airport to:
- HUNTINGTON PLACE: $50
- DEARBORN: $35
- NOVI: $49
- MOUNT CLEMENS: $77
Metro Detroit Maps
View and download these handy district maps:
- Wayne: Near the Henry Ford Museum and the surrounding area
- Downtown Detroit: Downtown Detroit, and neighborhoods including Corktown, Greektown, Midtown, and New Center
- Macomb: Near Lake St. Clair, Jimmy John’s Field, the Mall at Partridge Creek, and the surrounding area
- Oakland: Near the Detroit Zoo, Great Lakes Crossing, and the surrounding area
Project Lighthouse Safety Initiative
Project Lighthouse, nationally recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is an innovative safety program that connects Downtown patrons to a network of safety partners ready and able to assist 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The 18 Project Lighthouse locations throughout the Downtown are identified using banners and window clings with the Project Lighthouse logo and can also be found on the digital information kiosks throughout the city.
With a simple phone call to 313-471-6490, help will be provided to anyone who is lost, separated from friends, having vehicle trouble or experiencing other safety concerns. Project Lighthouse augments calling the police. Those who have serious safety concerns should call 9-1-1 first for assistance.
