# DTW — Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan)

> DTW (Detroit Metropolitan) is the main international airport serving Detroit, United States. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/dtw-detroit

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Uber/Lyft or SMART FAST Michigan bus
- **Typical fare:** $2 bus; $30–$50 rideshare
- **Journey time:** 30 min downtown
- **Pickup point:** Ground transport for rideshare; bus at Ground Transportation Center
- **Key warning:** Ignore solo drivers offering rides inside terminal
- **Fare reality (DTW → downtown Detroit):** expected $30–$50 rideshare; $2 bus · concerning $60+ · likely scam $90 'town car'
- **Overall risk:** low — No rail link. SMART bus FAST Michigan to downtown is cheap but infrequent. Rideshare is the default; some unlicensed touts in arrivals.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of DTW, ranked

1. **Uber / Lyft** _(recommended)_ — cost $30–$50, journey 25–35 min, wait 5–10 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Direct
   - Cons: Surge
2. **SMART FAST Michigan bus** _(recommended)_ — cost $2, journey 45–60 min, wait Every 30–60 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest
   - Cons: Infrequent
3. **Taxi** _(recommended)_ — cost $50–$70, journey 25–35 min, wait Immediate, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Regulated
   - Cons: Pricier

## First 30 minutes after landing at DTW

1. Bags then ground transport level
2. Rideshare: walk to designated zone
3. Bus: SMART FAST Michigan from Ground Transportation Center
4. Total: ~30 min downtown

## Common scams at DTW

- **Town car solicitation** (medium risk): Drivers approach offering '$60 flat' which becomes $90+. _How to avoid:_ Only use the rideshare zone, taxi stand, or SMART bus.

## Payment warnings at DTW

- Card accepted everywhere; cash for bus backup

## Arrival checklist for DTW

- Rideshare app ready
- Hotel address

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Last updated: June 2026

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