After arrival, find the “Ground Transportation Center” at either the McNamara or North Terminal. Take the new SMART bus “FAST Michigan #261”. This bus line runs 7 days a week. Hours are 5am-11pm M-F, 6am-10:30pm Sat and 7am-11pm Sun. This route runs every 30 minutes along Michigan Ave. Use the Corktown stop and get off at Michigan and Trumbull. Follow Michigan Ave west (away from Downtown) for 2 blocks. Take a right at Rosa Parks st., walk over the expressway bridge and turn left on Spruce st. The hostel will be on the right-hand side of the street at the end of the block. Cost: $2
A comfortable shared airport shuttle that will pick you up directly at the airport and drop you off right at the hostel front door. Shared rides start at $20 per person and they also offer flat rate vans that fit 4 people for $50.
Visit https://www.rideskoot.com/ or call 1 – 855 – 937 – 5668 to schedule a pickup. Cash/ card accepted on bus.
Take a taxi from the airport to the hostel for a flat rate of $50.
Uber and Lyft operate within the city of Detroit. A ride from the airport will be between $25 -$50.
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Catch the DDOT city bus at Cass Ave & Baltimore Ave (#16 Dexter Southbound) and transfer to the #18 Fenkell Northbound at Cass Ave & Fisher Freeway (I-75). Get off at the Rosa Parks Blvd & Spruce St stop and walk one block west.
Note: This is your cheapest option. Detroit’s buses do not always run on time. If you can afford it, we recommend using another option below.
Take a taxi from the street. Be sure to insist that the “meter” is turned on or negotiate a price up front before you depart. Direct driver to go to 2700 Vermont, Detroit, MI 48216 in the North Cortktown neighborhood. Average cost is $10.
Uber and Lyft operate within the city of Detroit. A ride from the Amtrak station will be between $7 -$10.
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Take 6th Street north to Michigan Ave and turn left (away from downtown). Take a right at Rosa Parks and walk north until you hit Spruce street. The hostel is to the left. 15 minute walk time.
At night or with luggage, it is best to catch a taxi outside the bus station for $5-$10.
Download the Lyft app (https://www.lyft.com/app) and enter 2700 Vermont, Detroit, MI, 48216. Ride will cost $5-$7.
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Download Uber app (https://www.uber.com/) and enter 2700 Vermont, Detroit, MI, 48216. Ride will cost $4 – $9.
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Take Michigan Ave west (away from downtown). Take a right at Rosa Parks and walk north until you hit Spruce street. The hostel is to the left. 25 – 30 minutes walk time.
Catch the DDOT city bus at Michigan Ave & Cass Ave (#37 Michigan Westbound). Ride for 7 stops and get off at Michigan Ave and 14th St.. Get off at the Rosa Parks Blvd & Spruce St stop and walk one block west. Walk north over the expressway bridge. Turn right at Pine St.. Walk 2 blocks, turn left at Vermont St and walk 1 block. The hostel will be on the right-hand side.
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Catch the DDOT city bus at Cass Ave & Baltimore Ave (#16 Dexter Southbound) and transfer to the #18 Fenkell Northbound at Cass Ave & Fisher Freeway (I-75). Get off at the Rosa Parks Blvd & Spruce St stop and walk one block west.
At night or with luggage, it is best to catch a taxi outside the bus station for $5-$10.
Uber and Lyft operate within the city of Detroit. A ride from the Greyhound station will be between $7 -$10.
New to Lyft? Use code “DANYA156970” for free credit. New to Uber? Use code “V8IFZ” for free credit.