Get Here
Whether you are arriving in Detroit by plane, train, bus, or automobile, there are several ways to get to Hostel Detroit.
2700 Vermont Street, Detroit, MI 48216
From: Detroit Metro International Airport (18.6 Miles)
Public Transit:
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
Skoot:
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.
Taxi:
Take a taxi from the airport to the hostel for a flat rate of $50.
Rideshare:
Uber and Lyft operate within the city of Detroit. A ride from the airport will be between $25 -$50.
New to Lyft? Use code “DANYA156970” for free credit. New to Uber? Use code “V8IFZ” for free credit.
From: Amtrak Train Station, Baltimore Avenue & Woodward Avenue (3.2 Miles)
By Public Transit:
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.
Taxi:
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.
Rideshare:
Uber and Lyft operate within the city of Detroit. A ride from the Amtrak station will be between $7 -$10.
New to Lyft? Use code “DANYA156970” for free credit. New to Uber? Use code “V8IFZ” for free credit.
From: Greyhound Bus Station, Howard Street & 6th Street: (1.2 Miles)
Walk:
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.
Taxi:
At night or with luggage, it is best to catch a taxi outside the bus station for $5-$10.
Lyft:
Download the Lyft app (https://www.lyft.com/app) and enter 2700 Vermont, Detroit, MI, 48216. Ride will cost $5-$7.
New Lyft user? Use code “ZACH207489” for free Lyft credit.
Uber:
Download Uber app (https://www.uber.com/) and enter 2700 Vermont, Detroit, MI, 48216. Ride will cost $4 – $9.
New Uber user? Use promo code “V8IFZ” for $20 free Uber credit.
From : Rosa Parks Transit Center at Michigan Avenue & Cass Avenue (1.4 miles)
Walk:
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.
Public Transit:
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.
Taxi:
At night or with luggage, it is best to catch a taxi outside the bus station for $5-$10.
Rideshare:
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.