Travel Information

Airport Information:

Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW, aka Metro-Wayne County) is the closest airport servicing all major airline carriers domestically and internationally. It is located approximately 25 miles east of Ann Arbor.

Taxis, shuttles, and rental car agencies are available. All forms of transportation accept cash or credit cards. Driving time to Ann Arbor from the Detroit Metro Airport is approximately 30-40 minutes assuming no traffic hold-ups.

Taxi cabs available AT the Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) Reservations not required:

Checker Sedan:
1-800-351-5466, www.checkersedan.com, DTW to Ann Arbor ($55 plus tip one way)

Metro Airport Taxi:
1-800-745-5191, www.metroairporttaxi.org, ($47 plus tip one way)

SHUTTLE SERVICES (shared ride): Prior Arrangements needed

Ann Arbor Metro provides both cab service and shuttle service to and from the DTW airport from Ann Arbor. Ann Arbor Metro can be reached at (734) 507-9220. Cab service along with the shuttle service is door-to-door service. This is the one of the least expensive routes that we are able to find. The cost for the cab service one-way is $35 plus tip. The cost for the shared shuttle service (small van) one-way is $20 plus tip. The shuttle service picks you up about 15-30 minutes sooner than you would be if you were to use their cab service.

Custom Transit provides transportation between the airport and Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti areas. Custom Transit can be reached at (734)971-5555. The cost for this shared ride shuttle service is $22 per person per one-way trip. Please allow 1-hour of travel time before you reach Detroit Metro Airport and a 15-minute pick-up window. You can visit their web page for more information.

Driving directions:

Driving Directions to the Department of Physics
Written Directions to Central Campus

Parking Information:

Parking on the campus of the University is tight, and additionally there are plenty of places for shopping and dining within convenient walking distance. You may wish to choose a hotel within walking distance. If you need to drive to campus, there is a public parking structure located on Maynard Street. The rate is approximately $0.60 - $0.80/hour. Visitor parking is also available in the Fletcher parking structure (use the Fletcher Street entrance) at an hourly rate. Additional parking information is available here. The conference will not be responsible for reimbursing parking tickets received during the conference.

City of Ann Arbor Information:

For more information about Ann Arbor, click here.