Public Transportation

Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) connects Downtown Detroit and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). 

DAX operates from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day, including holidays. Amenities of the service include room for luggage storage, comfortable seating, charging ports and Wi-Fi.

The DAX bus services the Evans Terminal at the Ground Transportation Center and the McNamara Terminal on the Departures Level. Tickets are available for $8 at the door or $6 in advance.

SMART provides service to and from DTW. SMART currently serves the Evans Terminal with Route 125 (Fort Street-Eureka Road) and Route 280 (Middle Belt South), and the McNamara Terminal with Route 125.

SMART also offers a high-frequency service called FAST, which has limited stops and connects Downtown Detroit with the suburbs quickly. FAST Route 261 (Michigan Avenue) makes stops at both DTW terminals. Check the SMART schedule for times.

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority also provides public transportation service, known as AirRide, between DTW and Ann Arbor. AirRide serves the Evans Terminal and McNamara Terminal.

At the Evans Terminal, SMART and AirRide pick up and drop off in the Ground Transportation Center.

At the McNamara Terminal, SMART and AirRide pick up and drop off on the north end of the Departures Level (Ticketing Level) near Door #1.

In both terminals, please follow signs for Municipal Transportation/Regular Scheduled Bus Service.