City Guide
Airports and Airport Transportation
Ann Arbor Airport (City of Ann Arbor)
801 Airport Dr., State & Ellsworth [map]994-2841
Corporate and private flights, air ambulance service, flight instruction, aircraft fuel, and aircraft maintenance. Charter flights provided by Flagship Private Air (926-2000). No commercial passenger services provided. Car rental services provided by Alamo Rental Car, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, and National Rental (all available at 769-8437). Terminal bldg. open daily 7 a.m.-8 p.m., and 7 a.m.-9 p.m. during summer. airport@a2gov.org, a2gov.org/government/publicservices/fleetandfacility/airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
General information, Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 247-7678
Parking information, (800) 642-1978
Administration, Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 942-3550
Handicapped parking information: (800) 642-1978
Website: metroairport.com
Detroit Metro (DTW) is south of I-94 at exit 198 (Merriman Rd.), about 25 miles east of Ann Arbor. An alternate route to the McNamara Terminal is I-94 east to I-275 south and then to exit 15 (Eureka Rd.).
Nearly all major regularly scheduled domestic airlines and their regional partners, as well as various charter airlines, serve Metro. For a list of airline websites and phone numbers, see metroairport.com.
DTW offers long-term parking for $8-$20 per day. The McNamara Terminal Parking Structure starts at $3 and increases in price per half hour, up to $20 per day. The Big Blue Deck parking structure, $10, includes 24-hour shuttle service to the McNamara Terminal. The Yellow Lot, also $10 per day, and the Green Lot, $8 per day, offer service to both terminals.
Private parking lots with approximately 25,000 spaces are north of I-94 along Merriman Rd. Most lots offer 24-hour shuttle service to terminals. They cost about $9.50-$12/day; all offer AAA discounts. Check websites for coupons. Contact Airlines Parking, 728-6066, airlinesparking.com; Park N Go, 729-3999, parkngo.com. Qwik Park, (888) 844-7275 qwikpark.com; or U.S. Park (800) 447-7275, us-park.com.
Airport Transportation
Door-to-door transportation to Metro Airport is often available 24 hours a day at a flat rate. Rates differ on travel to or from the airport. Rates below are for trips from Ann Arbor to the airport.
A2 Area Metro Ride. 709-1204. $55 flat rate to Metro for up to 4 people. Airport pickups. Reservations advised.
Accent Transportation Service. 678-8090. Airport and other town car services beginning at $45/hour. Daily 24 hours. info@atsride.com, atsride.com
Ann Arbor Airport Shuttle, Inc. 222-9400. Picks up and drops off at all terminals and at the U-M Hospital, campus, and hotels for $62/person round trip; group discounts available, see website for rates. Daily 6 a.m.-8 p.m., extra charge for off-hours. reservations@annarborairportshuttle.net, annarborairportshuttle.net
Ann Arbor-Detroit Metro Airport Shuttle. 507-9220. Shared-ride shuttle, $40/person 1 way. Group rate for 2-5 people, $50 1 way. Daily service 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; same-day reservations welcome. annarbormetroshuttle.com
Bill's Van Service, 834-8294. Outbound $39 flat rate from downtown Ann Arbor for 1-6 passengers, inbound $49. Available 24 hours daily with reservation. billsvanservice.com
Custom Transit. 971-5555. Shared-ride shuttle at $36 1-way, $68 round trip, per person. Cash payment $3 discount 1-way, $5 discount round trip. Discount rates for 2 or more passengers. Daily 4:30 a.m.-11 p.m; extra charge for services during off-hours. customtransit.com
Metro Cars. (800) 351-5466. Sedans for $61 total for 1-4 passengers. Vans for 5 to 9 people, $114. Limited luggage; 24-hour advance notice preferred. Daily 24 hours. metrocars.com
Select Ride. 663-8898. TDD/TTY: 663-5994. Shuttle service, 5 a.m.-11 p.m. (except major holidays). Outbound (to airport) $30.50/1 passenger, $41/2 passengers; inbound, $37/1 passenger, $44/2 passengers; round trip $58.50/1 passenger, $76/2 passengers. info@selectride.com, selectride.com
Transit Passenger Services. 528-0760. By reservation only, daily 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m. $35 for the 1st person, $5 for each additional person, $45 limit for up to 7 passengers at same location.
Treetown Transportation Service. 668-2222. Shuttle service. $50/person 1 way. Check website for discounts. a2cab.com
