🚇 Public Transport near Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Detroit • Last updated 2025-11-03 UTC
SMART
SMART (Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation) is Southeast Michigan’s public transit provider, operating fixed-route and limited-stop bus services throughout Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. SMART provides direct bus connections from both DTW terminals to Detroit, Dearborn, and regional destinations with accessible vehicles and integrated regional transit connections.
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261 FAST Michigan
Route 261 FAST Michigan offers frequent, limited-stop service between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Downtown Detroit via Michigan Avenue. The route serves both McNamara and North (Evans) terminals at DTW, connecting major stops including Merriman, Middlebelt, Inkster, Dearborn Transit Center, and Grand Circus Park.
125 Fort Street/Eureka Road
Route 125 Fort Street/Eureka Road connects Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) with communities along Fort Street and Eureka Road, including Southgate, Lincoln Park, Wyandotte, and Taylor, with service to downtown Detroit during peak periods. Not all buses run directly to downtown; transfers may be required outside peak times.
280 Middlebelt South
Route 280 Middlebelt South provides direct service from Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) to southern and western Wayne County, including Romulus, Westland, and Garden City via Middlebelt Road.
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Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan
The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan (RTA) coordinates public transport services in metro Detroit, including express bus service between Downtown Detroit and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). RTA's offerings include ADA-compliant coach service with luggage storage, Wi-Fi, and USB charging, and provide direct connections to key regional transit hubs.
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Detroit Air Xpress (DAX)
Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) is a nonstop express coach service operated by the RTA in partnership with Michigan Flyer, offering direct service between Downtown Detroit and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). DAX operates 16 round-trips daily, serving both the McNamara and Evans terminals at DTW, and a central downtown Detroit stop near major transit connections.
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