There are 6 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Royal Oak by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or taxi
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Line 261 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Dearborn Transit Centerbus 261
- Take the train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtraktrain Wolverine
2h 23m$13–19Drive 27.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Royal Oakcar 27.4 mi
45 min$5–8Line 261 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Dearborn Transit Centerbus 261
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 24mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit (DTW) to Royal Oak27.4 mi
45 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Royal Oaktaxi 27.4 mi
45 min$90–120Line 261 bus, bus via Woodward & Clifford
- Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Woodward & Cliffordbus 261
- Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11bus 462 / ...
2h 29m$5–6
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Royal Oak by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Royal Oak is to line 261 bus and bus via Woodward & Clifford which costs $5 - $6 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Royal Oak is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Royal Oak. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Royal Oak Amtrak via Dearborn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Royal Oak is 33 miles. The road distance is 27.6 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Royal Oak without a car is to line 261 bus and train which takes 2h 23m and costs $13 - $19.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Royal Oak, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Royal Oak bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Royal Oak bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Dearborn Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Royal Oak is 28 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Royal Oak.
There are 593+ hotels available in Royal Oak.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Royal Oak, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Royal Oak Amtrak via Dearborn in around 2h 24m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Dearborn Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Reduced Fare
- $1
Bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Dearborn Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Reduced Fare
- $1
Bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Woodward & Clifford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Reduced Fare
- $1
Bus from Grand Circus Park to Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 313-933-1300
- Website
- detroitmi.gov
Bus from Grand Circus Park to Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- detroitmi.gov
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit (DTW) to Royal Oak
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
Amherstburg Taxi
- Phone
- +1 519-736-2449
- Website
- amherstburgtaxi.ca
Checker Detroit
- Phone
- +1 313-963-7000
- Website
- checkerdetroit.com
Getting There Transportation
- Phone
- +1 313-502-1688
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