Option 1: SMART FAST Route 261 Bus
- Travel time: 70 minutes
- Southeast Michigan’s SMART offers the limited service FAST Route 261. Connecting both terminals (McNamara and Evans) and traveling along Michigan Avenue towards downtown Detroit with multiple stops within the core.
- Fare for SMART is $2.00.
- Cheapest
Option 2: DAX Bus
- Travel time: 50 minutes
- Detroit Air Express (DAX) connects DTF to downtown Detroit. Separate buses depart from each terminal (McNamara and Evans) and travel express into downtown Detroit arriving at 1119 Washington Blvd (right beside the Rosa Parks Transit Center).
- DAX offers pleasant amenities such as baggage storage, Wi-Fi, and charging ports.
- Fare for DAX is $8.00 ($6.00 in advance).
- Fastest
Option 3: Shuttle Bus
- Some hotels and private companies offer shuttle bus service from DTW to downtown. Check with Detroit Airport’s Information page.