Getting to Ann Arbor from the airport (DTW)

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<p>Is there an economical way to get to UM/ Ann Arbor from the airport?</p>

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<p>I think the michigan student government offers some $7 bus ride for holidays.</p>

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<p>I have been told a cab ride is about $50 each way.</p>

<p>I am a perspective student visiting next week and would like to know of any less expensive options for tran to/from the airport</p>

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<p>a cab ride is $50, but theres plenty of shuttles available for much much cheaper.</p>

<p>some of the options:</p>

<p>Custom Transit, Inc.
(734) 971-5555</p>

<p>Ann Arbor Airport Shuttle Express
(734) 394-1665</p>

<p>it'll prob cost you 20-30 each way</p>

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<p>BTW is Ann Arbor Airport Shuttle Express reliable since I will be on a tight schedule in terms of my flights and the tour. They said they'd be able to accomodate my time but I am concerned about the reliability.</p>

<p>1) How long is the drive from the airport to Ann Arbor?</p>

<p>2) Do you really have to be at Detroit airport two hours before flight time for a domestic flight. All of the airports have been saying this but I've been getting through in less than 15 minutes at each airport I have been to in the last few months.</p>

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<p>Yes, the shuttles are pretty reliable, but it is worth the extra pain just to save $20 each way? On such a visit, where you really don't know Ann Arbor and probably really want to be driven to your destination, I recommend spending the extra $20 and getting in exactly where you want to be.</p>

<p>It takes roughly 20-30 minutes to drive from the airport to downtown Ann Arbor, depending on the traffic and the driver.</p>

<p>And yes, you should get to the Detroit airport at least 90 minutes before your scheduled departure. Detroit is one of the 56 or 7 busiest airports in the nation, so naturally, passengers have to get there well ahead of time.</p>

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<p>Hmmmm</p>

<p>I made a reservation for the shuttle to meet me at the admissions office at 1:00 for a 3:00 flight. Does that sound like I am playing it too close?</p>

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<p>It will be tight, but there isn't much traffic at 1:00 PM, so you should be ok.</p>