Detroit Metro 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.

Ann Arbor and DTW Airport Taxi & Shuttle Services:

Taxi Service AT DTW Airport 24/7 Metro Cars (also called Metro Transportation) is currently the ONLY taxi service available at all times (24/7) at the Detroit Metro Airport’s Ground Transportation Centers for both terminals (McNamara and North) where no prior reservation or phone call is required.  Another taxi service will also be available once a contract is negotiated.

Metro Cars (also called Metro Transportation) - Use U of M Promo Code for discount!! 1-800-745-5191 or http://www.metrocars.com/ *Important* MUST USE UofM PROMO CODE TO RECEIVE DISCOUNTED RATE: You must provide the following promo code to the driver or to the Metro Cars/Transportation desk to receive the U of M discount of 10% off:  #UM814061 Metro Cars/Metro Transportation mini-vans and sedans are available at the Ground Transportation Center’s (GTC) for each terminal. North Terminal GTC: Exit the baggage area taking either the escalator or elevator to level 3 (top color). Walk across the pedestrian bridge (the only thing on this level). As you enter the Ground Transportation Center, you will see the Metro Cars/Transportation desk on the right. Cars are staged just outside the door to the right. http://www.metroairport.com/pdf/maps/NTermCrossSect.pdf McNamara Terminal GTC: Exit the baggage area taking either the escalator or elevator to level 2. Walk across the pedestrian bridge (the only thing on this level). As you enter the Ground Transportation Center, you will see an escalator on the right. Proceed down the escalator. U-turn to the left and proceed down the hall. Metro Cars/Transportation desk will be on the right. http://www.metroairport.com/site/popup.asp?img=McNamCrossSectPopUp.jpg&wd=1100&ht=538 RATES for Metro Cars/Metro Transportation (not including tip) Black Sedans (Metro Cars) Flat Rate DTW → Ann Arbor: $58 for non-UM passengers, $52.50 with U of M discount (see promo code above!) White Mini-Vans (Metro Transportation) Shared Ride Flat Rate DTW → Ann Arbor (not including tip): $48 [Cost would be split by the number of people in van. For example, if there were two passengers the cost to you would be only $24 plus tip]. Please note: This option/rate is NOT available the other way (Ann Arbor → DTW).

Shuttle Services Custom Transit, Ann Arbor Airport Shuttle, Metro Eddie’s Super Shuttle or Michigan Flyer Bus – Prior reservations are recommended at least one hour before scheduled pick-up for guaranteed service but not required. You could certainly try calling them to check on availability when you land at the airport. Most inexpensive options currently available.

1. Custom Transit (734) 971-5555 or www.customtransit.com You can certainly contact Custom Transit once you land at the airport to check on their availability if a reservation was not made ahead of time. Perhaps they could easily accommodate you in a timely manner. If arrangements can be made, depending on which terminal you are in, they will direct you on where to go. This will NOT be at the airport’s Ground Transportation Center as only Metro Cars/Metro Transportation is allowed there. They would direct you to the “Reserved/Prearranged Transportation Center” for that terminal (or you can follow the signs for this) for where their car/van will be waiting for you or you could visit their web site for terminal directions: http://customtransit.com/terminals/ RATES (not including tip): 1 passenger:           DTW → Ann Arbor ($40), Ann Arbor → DTW ($33) or Round-trip ($65) 2 passengers:         DTW → Ann Arbor ($47), Ann Arbor → DTW ($44) or Round-trip ($85) 3 passengers:         DTW → Ann Arbor ($50), Ann Arbor → DTW ($47) or Round-trip ($90) 4 passengers:         DTW → Ann Arbor ($55), Ann Arbor → DTW ($50) or Round-trip ($95) Each additional passenger lowers the per-passenger price. For instance, a group of 4 can make a round-trip for about $24 per person. Holiday and late night service charges may apply. Allow 1-hour of travel time before you reach Detroit Metro Airport and a 15 minute pick-up window as a norm. 2. Ann Arbor Airport Shuttle           (734) 222-9400 or http://annarborairportshuttle.net/3.html Shuttles operate normally from 6:00AM to 8:00PM. Reservations can be made between 4:00AM to 6:00AM for an additional $5. For quick service please make reservations by phone, not by email. RATES (not including tip): 1 passenger:           DTW → Ann Arbor ($35), Ann Arbor → DTW ($30)       (one passenger round-trip is $60) 2 passengers:         DTW → Ann Arbor ($45), Ann Arbor → DTW ($45) 3 passengers:         DTW → Ann Arbor ($47), Ann Arbor → DTW ($47) 4 passengers:         DTW → Ann Arbor ($52), Ann Arbor → DTW ($52) 3. Metro Eddie’s Super Shuttle (Operates 7 days a week with limited hours of 7am – 7pm)(734) 507-9220 or http://annarborsupershuttle.com/index.html You can certainly contact Metro Eddie’s Super Shuttle once you land at the airport to check on their availability if a reservation was not made ahead of time. Perhaps they could easily accommodate you in a timely manner. If arrangements can be made, depending on which terminal you are in, they will direct you on where to go. This will NOT be at the airport’s Ground Transportation Center as only Metro Cars/Metro Transportation is allowed there. They would direct you to the “Reserved/Prearranged Transportation Center” for that terminal (or you can follow the signs for this) for where their car/van will be waiting for you. RATES (not including tip): Flat rate of $40 for service between Detroit Metro Airport and destinations in and around the city of Ann Arbor. Private groups (2-5 passengers) add an additional $10. 3. Michigan Flyer Bus (Only one drop-off location for Ann Arbor) 1-888-643-5937 or www.michiganflyer.com See schedule on-line at: http://www.michiganflyer.com/schedules.html *Operates seven days a week, including holidays. Roughly a bus departs each terminal every two hours from 7:20am until 10:00pm depending on which terminal you are in. Reservations are suggested at least one-hour prior to the scheduled departure. However, they can sometimes accommodate last minute requests but you would need to pay for ticket by phone or web site with a credit card as the driver only accepts cash for payment. Same goes for eastbound to DTW airport (Ann Arbor → DTW Airport). *Single Drop-off Location in Ann Arbor (would need to get a local taxi from here to get to your desired destination – local taxi information is listed below) Four Points by Sheraton 3200 Boardwalk Ann Arbor MI 48108 http://www.michiganflyer.com/annarbor.html RATES (not including tip): Advance reservations with pre-pay (at least 1 hour prior in advance): DTW-Ann Arbor or Ann Arbor-DTW: $15 per person No advance reservation: DTW-Ann Arbor or Ann Arbor-DTW: $20 per person and remember driver only accepts cash or you can call their number and pay by credit card over the phone to be able to get on the bus.

Other Taxi Services If you choose to use any of these taxi services to pick you up at the DTW airport prior reservations are recommended although not required. You could try calling them once you land to see if timely arrangements could be made. If arrangements can be made, depending on which terminal you are in, they will direct you on where to go. But, keep in mind these taxis will certainly NOT be at the terminal’s Ground Transportation Center as only Metro Cars (also called Metro Transportation) is currently allowed there at this time.

Detroit Metro Airport Transportation Providers (always mention you are associated with U of M incase a discount can be offered) 1 Airport Ride                                                             1-800-880-5199; (734) 787-9082 1 DTW Transportation Services                                  866-389-8294 A Cab and Treetown Transportation                          (734) 668-2222; (734) 213-1100 A2 Area MetroRide                                                    (734) 709-1204 AA Metro Sedans                                                       (734) 883-6854 Accent Transportation Services, Inc.                          800-346-9884 Airport Cars                                                                (734) 347-4007 Amazing Blue Taxi                                                     (734) 846-0007 Ann Arbor Cab                                                           (734) 272-8009 Argus Cab Company                                                  (734)741-9000, (734)944-3094 Detroit Airport Sedan Service                                                (734) 347-4007; (734) 452-1493 Jamstar Trans LLC                                                      (734) 299-0901 Kerby's Kurb Service                                                  (734) 741-7154 Metro Airport Services                                               (612) 558-2463 Metro Car Sedan Service                                            (734) 620-5176 Metro Connection Airport Service, Inc.                     (734) 347-4007 Metro Sedan Cars                                                       800-606-2132 Reliable Airport Service                                              (734) 260-8615 Local Ann Arbor Taxi Providers (The following providers can pick up and drop off within the city of Ann Arbor. Note: Always mention you are associated with U of M incase a discount can be offered) A Cab and Treetown Transportation                          (734) 668-2222; (734) 213-1100 All Points Taxi                                                            (734) 678-4412 Amazing Blue Taxi                                                     (734) 846-0007 Ann Arbor Cab                                                           (734) 272-8009 Argus Cab Company                                                  (734) 944-3094 or (734) 741-9000 Blue Cab Co.                                                              (734) 547-2222 Campus Cab                                                                (734) 444-5354 Custom Transit                                                            (734) 971-5555 Reliable Taxi                                                               (734) 637-6130 University Taxi                                                           (734) 368-4800 Veteran's Cab                                                              (734) 662-4477 Yellow Cab                                                                 (734) 663-3355 All services accept major credit cards or cash for payment except for Michigan Flyer Bus last minute reservations.

Parking Information:

Parking on central campus of the University can be difficult at times.. You may want to consider to choose a hotel within walking distance for this reason alone. However, if you choose to (or had to) select housing off-campus and need to commute in and park, there is public parking available at the following locations listed by closest to furthest from the Department of Physics (Randall Laboraory and West Hall):

Fletcher Structure (U of M Sturcture) - limited visitor parking
Forest Garage (U of M Structure) - half visitor parking
Palmer Street Structure (City of Ann Arbor)
Maynard Street Stucture (City of Ann Arbor)

Website for City of Ann Arbor Parking: http://www.a2dda.org/parking__transportation/parking_options/

Website for U of M Vistior Parking:
http://pts.umich.edu/patient_visitor/visitor.php

Rates range depending on which parking structure from $0.80 - $1.10/hour. Some do not allow overnight parking while others allow up to 72 hours.

Please Note: We cannot be responsible for reimbursing parking tickets.

City of Ann Arbor Information:

For more information about Ann Arbor, click here.