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 AA Air (730-4271), Grandair Aviation (517-281-3899), and Midwest Flight (517-605-6768). Helicopter sales and services provided by Bijan Air (769-8400). Air banner towing provided by Air America (800-942-4723). Two flying clubs operate out of AA Airport: Ann Arbor Flyers (994-3102) and U-M Flyers (994-6208). No commercial passenger services provided. Car rental services provided by Alamo Rental Car and National Rental. Terminal bldg. open daily 7 a.m.-8 p.m., and 7 a.m.-9 p.m. during summer. airport@a2gov.org, www.a2gov.org/government/publicservices/fleetandfacility/airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
General information, Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., (734) 247-7678
Parking information/hotline (updated conditions): (800) 642-1978
Administration, Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (734) 942-3550
Delayed luggage: Contact your airline
Handicapped parking information: (800) 642-1978
Website: www.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.
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. $50 flat rate to Metro for up to four people. Airport pickups available. Reservations advised. zeamer3@hotmail.com http://tinyurl.com/ylztcqn
Accent Transportation Service. 678-8090. A variety of services beginning at $45/hour. Daily 24 hours. info@atsride.com, www.atsride.com
Ann Arbor Airport Shuttle. 394-1665. Picks up and drops off at all terminals and at the U-M Hospital, campus, and hotels for $30/person one way, or $60 round trip, group discounts available. Daily 6 a.m.-8 p.m., extra charge for off-hours. information@annarborairportshuttle.net, www.annarborairportshuttle.net.
#1 Ann Arbor / Detroit Metro Airport Super Shuttle. 507-9220. Shared-ride shuttle, $40/person one way. Group rate for two to five people, $50 one way. Daily service 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; same-day reservations welcome. www.annarborsupershuttle.com, or www.metroeddie.com
Checker Sedan. (800) 351-5466. Sedans for $59 total for 1-4 passengers. Vans for five to nine people, $130.40 (includes a 20 percent gratuity). Limited luggage, 24-hour advance notice preferred. Daily 24 hours. www.checkersedan.com
Custom Transit. 971-5555. Shared-ride shuttle at $33 one way, $65 round trip, per person. Cash payment $3 discount one way, $5 discount round trip. Discount rates for two or more passengers. Daily 4:30 a.m.-11 p.m; extra charge for services during off-hours. www. customtransit.com
Select Ride. 663-8898. TDD/TTY: 663-5994. Shuttle service, 5 a.m.-11 p.m. (except major holidays). Outbound (to airport) $27/1 passenger, $53.50/2 passengers; inbound, $33/1 passenger, $60.50/2 passengers; round trip $54/1 passenger. info@selectride.com, www.selectride.com
Treetown Transportation Service. 668-2222. Shuttle service. $50/person one way. Check website for discounts. www.a2cab.com
Transit Passenger Services. 528-0760. By reservation only, daily 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m. $30 for the first person, $5 for each additional person, $45 limit for up to seven passengers at the same location. Also provides long distance transportation at hourly rates. No website.
