Best Transportation in Detroit, Michigan — 3 resources

3 Resources

1. DDOT (Detroit Department of Transportation)

Detroit's public bus system providing fixed-route service across all major city corridors with connections to SMART suburban transit and the Q Line streetcar. Buses run 7 days a week with varying frequencies by route. Fares are low and transfers are available. Seniors, people with disabilities, and Medicare cardholders may qualify for reduced fares. Use the DDOT route planner online or call to plan your trip. Check the DDOT app for real-time bus tracking.

313-933-1300 · 100 Mack Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

2. SMART (Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation)

Regional bus system serving suburban Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties with fixed-route, FAST express, connector shuttle, and ADA paratransit services connecting to DDOT in Detroit. Routes cover major employment corridors, hospital campuses, and shopping centers across the tri-county area. Reduced fares available for seniors and riders with disabilities. Use the SMART trip planner at smartbus.org or call for route information. Day passes and monthly passes are available for frequent riders.

866-962-5515 · 535 Griswold St, Suite 600, Detroit, MI 48226

3. Q Line / Detroit People Mover

Detroit's Q Line streetcar runs along Woodward Ave connecting the New Center area to downtown, while the elevated People Mover loops around downtown Detroit's central business district, connecting to major venues, parking decks, and the riverfront. Both systems offer low-cost fares and connect to DDOT buses and SMART regional transit. The Q Line app provides real-time arrival info. A great option for navigating downtown Detroit without a car or parking hassle.

313-528-3579 · Woodward Ave corridor, Detroit, MI

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Featured: DDOT (Detroit Department of Transportation), SMART (Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation), Q Line / Detroit People Mover.