ALERT: During trips on Friday, October 18th through Wednesday, October 23rd, the Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) downtown Detroit stop will temporarily move to The Leland - near 400 Bagley St. - due to road closures on Washington Blvd.
What to Know Before You Ride
DAX is easy to get to and easy to ride. Conveniently located in downtown Detroit, DAX is close to public transit options, hotels, attractions, and parking facilities. With the ability to bring along two checked bags underneath and a personal item onboard, the world is just a packed bag away. Let’s go!
We recommend you arrive at least 15 minutes before your trip departs. Boarding is easy for all with ADA accessible entrances.
Luggage
DAX allows two checked bags underneath the coach, plus a purse or backpack onboard, all free of charge. Bags cannot exceed 50lbs per bag and any additional or overweight luggage is an additional $10.00.
Public Transit Services
Using public transportation to get to DAX is easy, with several public transit providers operate in the four-county RTA region. Use the maps below to determine which transit providers serve your community, and visit their websites for more information. Some transportation providers specifically serve senior and disabled riders. Find out more about these services.
Nonstop Detroit to DTW bus pilot program will launch in spring
Buses will soon travel directly to the Detroit Metro Airport from the city as part of a pilot program intended to gauge interest for public transportation in Southeast Michigan.
Proposed Nonstop Bus Service from Detroit to DTW could begin in the spring
A proposed nonstop bus route from Downtown Detroit to Detroit Metro Airport could start in the early spring, according to the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan.
Shuttle bus from downtown Detroit to Metro Airport to begin service in March
A proposed express bus route between downtown Detroit and Detroit Metro Airport that would operate 16 roundtrips each day is expected to start offering rides in March.
Michigan Flyer Contact Information: 333 Albert Street, Ste. 214, East Lansing, MI 48823 | (517) 333-0400
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Service provided by the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan (RTA).