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Airport Transportation

Door-to-door transportation to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is available 24 hours a day at a flat rate. Rates below are for trips from Ann Arbor to the airport. Pickups at airport typically cost more.

Accent Airport Transportation
(734) 678–8090
Daily 24 hours. Online booking available. [email protected], atsride.com

Airport One Transportation
(248) 805–7800
Shared and private rides available. Daily 24 hours. Online booking available. [email protected], airportonetransportation.com

AirRide
(517) 333–0400 (Mon.–Fri. 6 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.–2 p.m.)
BusTravel from downtown Ann Arbor to DTW through a partnership between TheRide and Michigan Flyer. $15/person one-way if bought online, $3–6 more if bought in-person (cash or credit card, but driver does not carry change). Discounts available for youth accompanied by parents/grandparents. Bathrooms and outlets on board. Stops at Blake Transit Center and the Evans and McNamara terminals at DTW. Advance reservations are recommended and can be made online at michiganflyer.com. Walk-ons are available with online credit card payment. myairride.com

Ann Arbor Airport Shuttle
(734) 699–8500
24-hour door-to-door shuttle transportation throughout U-M campus, Ann Arbor, and neighboring cities. One-way rates starting at $32 for one passenger. Group discounts available. Call, email, or visit website for reservations. [email protected], annarborairportshuttle.net

Lisa’s Sedan Service
(734) 778-5210
24-hour door-to-door transportation. One-way rates starting at $59 for one passenger. Reserve online, cancel up to 24 hours in advance. Reserve online. [email protected], lisassedanservice.com

Metro Cab
(734) 997–6500
Book by phone or through the Metro Cab mobile app. Last-minute service also possible. Daily 24 hours. metrocabmichigan.com

Metro Cars
(734) 997–6500
Reserve through phone or mobile app. Call for groups of 7+ people or for a ride within 3 hours. Daily 24 hours. metrocars.com

Stadium Transport
(734) 695–0800
Rates starting at $49, $55 for student breaks (cheapest for U-M students). Reserve online or call. [email protected], stadiumtaxi.com

Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide)

Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide), 2700 South Industrial. (734) 973–6500. Provides public transportation to the greater Ann Arbor–Ypsilanti area. All buses are equipped with a ramp and can accommodate 2 wheelchair users; a bike rack in front can carry 2 bicycles. Go to theride.org for real-time information on bus locations, routes, schedules, system-wide alerts, and discount fares, and to sign up for MyAlerts email alerts on specific routes.

Ann Arbor central boarding point: Blake Transit Center (328 S. Fifth Ave.). Ypsilanti central boarding point: Ypsilanti Transit Center (220 Pearl).

Service hours for most routes are Mon.–Fri. 6 a.m.–midnight, Sat. 7 a.m.–11:50 p.m., and Sun. 8 a.m.–9:45 p.m. Fare is $1.50 for fixed-route bus service. Transfers are free and valid for 90 minutes. Students in grades K–12 ride for $.75. Children age 5 & under ride free.

Thirty-day unlimited-ride passes ($45; $22.50 for K–12 students and Fare Deal cardholders) can be purchased online, at the Blake Transit Center, TheRide’s main office, and some Bank of Ann Arbor locations.

MRide program allows U-M faculty, staff, and students with a yellow MCard to ride free. Fare Deal cards allow people ages 60–64, people with a Medicare or Medicaid card, or certification through an authorized agency to ride for $.75. GoldRide cards allow people age 65+ to ride free. Many downtown Ann Arbor businesses offer the go!pass, which enables their employees to ride free.

FlexRide on-demand service provides connections to TheRide’s fixed-route bus system and to other destinations, and late-night/holiday shared-ride service when TheRide’s fixed-route service is not operating. Call (734) 794–0377 or go to myflexride.org to make a reservation.

A-Ride is a shared-ride service for ADA-eligible people whose disability prevents them from riding regular fixed-route buses. Service is provided in lift-equipped vehicles. A-Ride card holders can also ride fixed-route service at no cost.

GroceryRide. (734) 973–6500. Provides weekly trips from several senior housing communities in Ann Arbor to grocery stores for $.75 each way.

FootballRide provides game-day shuttle service from boarding locations from north, east, west, south, and downtown Ann Arbor to Michigan Stadium.

VanRide. (248) 948–8965. Commuters may lease a vehicle to carpool to their Washtenaw County workplaces; riders pay monthly based on distance and fuel costs. Members of each vanpool collectively decide driving, timing, and route arrangements including pick-up and drop-off locations. theride.org/services/commuter-services/vanpool

Free Park & Ride lots are at 1888 Green (100 spaces), Plymouth Rd. and US-23 (3700 Plymouth Rd.; 260 spaces), Miller at M-14 (2901 Miller; 164 spaces), Pioneer High School (601 W. Stadium; 220 spaces), and the U-M Tennis Center and the connected State Street Commuter Lot (2250 S. State; 550 spaces). From these lots, buses run downtown and to U-M campuses. There are also shared-use Park & Ride spaces at the Washtenaw County Service Center (4125 Washtenaw Ave.), Meijer (3825 Carpenter, Ypsilanti), Ypsilanti Transit Center (220 Pearl, Ypsi; 22 spaces; free hangtag required), Huron Pkwy. between Plymouth and Nixon roads, and Veterans Park (2150 Jackson Ave.).

Bicycles

Bicyclists must follow the same laws as motorized vehicles when riding in the street, including riding with the direction of traffic, coming to complete stops at all stop signs and red lights, and using a white headlight and red rear reflector half an hour before sunrise and after sunset.

Ann Arbor’s Safe Passing Ordinance requires that drivers, when passing a bicyclist, pedestrian, or wheelchair user on the roadway, maintain a distance of at least 5 feet. Details about Michigan biking laws can be found here.

Ann Arbor was named a Gold-Level Bicycle Friendly City by the League of American Bicyclists in 2021, and a Silver-Level Bicycle Friendly City in 3 different years. Ann Arbor has 87.6 miles of on-street bike lanes, 35.3 miles of shared-use paths, 8.7 miles of marked shared lanes, 8.7 miles of protected bike lanes, and 19 miles of buffered bike lanes.

Cycling facilities can be located on the maps feature on the city website.

The City of Ann Arbor has authorized Spin to operate electric scooters and e-bikes within the city. Rules for where to ride e-bikes can be found at michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/hike-and-bike/ebikes. Information about Spin scooters, including how to request removal of one parked improperly, can be found at https://www.a2gov.org/engineering/transportation/biking

TheRide fixed-route buses have exterior bike racks that accommodate 2 bikes at no extra charge. There are more than 1,000 bike parking spaces downtown, including bike hoops and seasonal on-street bike racks. Commuters with valid go!passes through their employers are eligible to rent space in secured bike houses at the Maynard and Ann/Ashley parking structures for $75/year. Run by the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority; for more information, call (734) 994–6697 or email [email protected].

Care Transport

4180 Packard • (734) 434–6786
Nonemergency wheelchair van, bus, and regular car transportation to doctor appointments, hospitals, and health care facilities anywhere in Michigan or Ohio. [email protected], caretransport.us

Common Cycle

416 W. Huron St., ste. 11.
Volunteer mechanics teach and assist with repairs. Programs include public hours, maintenance courses, a Femme/Trans/Women (FTW) program, and supporting underserved communities through bike distribution. [email protected], commoncycle.org

D2A2 Detroit–Ann Arbor Service

(517) 333–0400 • Ann Arbor stop: 328 S. Fifth Ave. (Blake Transit Center)
Pilot express bus service connecting Ann Arbor and Detroit, managed by TheRide and funded by the Regional Transport Authority of Southeast Michigan. Buses leave Ann Arbor approximately every hour between 6 a.m.–11 p.m. Mon.–Fri.; approximately every 2 hours between 7:45 a.m.–9:15 p.m. Sat. & Sun.; no service on some holidays. See website for detailed schedule (including expanded summer service hours) and bus tracking. One-way fares: $6 online, $8 on bus, $4 senior/disability, book of 10 for $50, book of 50 for $100. [email protected], d2a2.com

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

General information: (734) 247–7678 (daily 24-hour automated assistance; personal assistance Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) • Parking information: (800) 642–1978 • Nonemergency airport police: (734) 942–2222, option 2 • metroairport.com
For drivers meeting arriving flights, cell phone lots are located on East Service Dr. and Eureka Rd.
DTW offers short- and long-term long-term parking. Short-term: $4–$44 at both McNamara Terminal and Big Blue Deck parking structures; 24-hour max. Long-term: McNamara parking structure $32/day, Big Blue Deck $23/day, Green Lot $20/day. Parking structures have a 7’0″ vehicle height limit van accessible parking spaces for vehicles up to 8’2” are available in designated areas in Big Blue Deck and McNamara structures.
Both the long-term McNamara and Big Blue lots have electric car charging stations at no extra cost, and all three facilities have free 24-hour shuttle service to terminals and accessible parking spots. Valet parking available at McNamara parking structure. Call (800) 642–1978 for the most up-to-date information.
Private parking lots with approximately 25,000 spaces are north of I-94 along Merriman Rd. All lots offer 24-hour shuttle service to terminals and charging stations for electric cars. These lots cost $13–$14/day, with discounts for AAA or booking online at least 24 hours in advance. Contact Airlines Parking, (800) 300-9069, airlinesparking.com; Park ’N’ Go, (734) 729–3999, parkngo.com; Qwik Park, (888) 844–7275, qwikpark.com; or U.S. Park (800) 447–7275, us-park.com.

FlixBus/Greyhound

325 Depot (Amtrak station) • (800) 231–2222
Direct service from Ann Arbor to 13 destinations, including Detroit, Cleveland, and Chicago. Connections available throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Outlets and free Wi-Fi on buses. flixbus.com, greyhound.com

getDowntown

328 S. Fifth Ave. (Blake Transit Center) • (734) 219–6596
A program of The-Ride in partnership with the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority and the City of Ann Arbor. Supports downtown employers and employees with their commuting needs, including go!passes, carpool and vanpool options, Park & Ride, walking and biking information, individual assistance, the Conquer the Cold event every Jan., and the Commuter Challenge every May. [email protected], getdowntown.org

Greyhound

325 Depot (Amtrak station) • (800) 231–2222
Station and office open daily, including holidays, 7 a.m.–2:30 p.m. & 4–9:30 p.m. Credit or debit only; no cash. Bus service throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Outlets and free Wi-Fi on buses. greyhound.com

Huron Valley Ambulance

1200 State Cir • (734) 971–4420
Emergency medical services throughout Washtenaw County. Nonemergency ambulance available for medically necessary transports. Member Plus ambulance membership program covers out-of-pocket costs for any medically necessary transports. [email protected], hva.org

Indian Trails

331 S. Fourth Ave. (Blake Transit Center) • (800) 292–3831
Service to Detroit, Jackson, Lansing, Mt. Pleasant, Clare, Gaylord, and St. Ignace. Connections to locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Outlets and free Wi-Fi on buses. indiantrails.com

Special Event & High-End Cars

D&D Executive
41989 Woodbrook St., Canton • (734) 440–9108
Airport pickups, weddings, sporting events & concerts, corporate transportation, prom & school dance, and funerals. Fleet includes sedans & crossovers, Jeep limos, SUVs, 14- and 22-passenger limo buses, and executive shuttles. ddexec-trans.com

Golden Limousine International
11900 Carpenter • (734) 668–8282
Airport pickups, charter buses, chauffeur services, groups & meetings, weddings & special events, and Cedar Point transportation. Fleet includes 44-seat coach, 56- and 40-seat charter buses, SUVs, vans, and 34-seat trolley. goldenlimo.com

Limousine Ann Arbor
5172 N. Dixboro Rd. • (734) 270–4240
Parties, weddings & anniversaries, sporting events, proms, and wine & beer tours. Fleet includes limousines, limo vans, and limo buses. limousineannarbor.com

Allstar Chauffeured Services
2045 Austin Dr., Troy • (248) 549–8800
Airport service, corporate transportation, groups & events, and weddings. Fleet includes sedans, EVs, SUVs, vans, and executive mini coaches & buses. allstarvip.com

Rockstarz Limousine & Party Bus
10368 North Territorial, Plymouth • (734) 386–6912
Airport service, weddings, parties, concerts, brewery & winery tours, casino transportation, sporting events. Fleet includes stretch limos, SUV limos, and party buses. [email protected], rockstarzlimo.com

Ann Arbor Limo Service
(734) 508–8806
Weddings, sporting events, bar-hopping. Fleet includes town cars, limo vans, and limo buses. [email protected], annarborlimoservice.com

Premier Taxi and Limo
(734) 897–0207
Airport shuttles, party buses, and limos. premiertaxiandlimo.com

CrossTown Limos
280 Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth • (734) 926–5466
Airport pickup, weddings, parties, business & corporate events, proms, concerts, sporting events, and wine tours. Fleet includes party bus limo, stretch SUV, and stretch limo. detroit.limo

MedSync Transportation & Services

2035 Hogback, ste. 103 • (734) 646–8846
24-hour personal and shared nonemergency medical transportation throughout Michigan. Same-day service and trips up to 500 miles (with advance scheduling). Wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Accompaniment services such as grocery shopping, home assistance, or home-sitting for medical appointments. Advance scheduling recommended. [email protected], medsynctransportation.com

Parking Lots & Structures

Public parking meters cost $2.40/hour and are enforced Mon.–Sat., 8 a.m.–6 p.m. (except city holidays).

City-owned and Downtown Development Authority (DDA)-managed parking facilities are marked by white signs with a green letter P (lots) or blue signs with a white P (structures). A private company, PCI Municipal Services (734–761–7235), operates the system. About 50 downtown businesses validate customers’ parking. See the number of open spots at lots and structures Mon.-Sat. at a2dda.org/getting-around/drive.

The hourly parking lot rate is $2.50/hour. The hourly parking structure rate is $1.65/hour. Operating hours vary. The Library Lane structure has a capped charge of $5 between 3 p.m. and 6 a.m. on weeknights and all day Sat. The 415 W. Washington lot has a flat rate fee of $5 all day Mon.–Sat. All city parking is free on Sunday.

Parking permits allow 24-hour access to specific lots and structures. The cost of a monthly permit at the Fourth & William, Ann & Ashley, 1st and Washington, Library Lane, Forest, Maynard, and Liberty Square structures is $245/month. Reserved spaces are available at some locations for either $340/month. Limited/Overnight permits are available at some locations for $40/month and allow access from 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. Permits are issued first come, first served; call the Downtown Development Authority at (734) 997–1310 to inquire about availability.

Motorcycles and scooters park free in 7 designated downtown structures and lots, including the Fourth & William, Maynard, Forest, and Ann & Ashley structures. See map at a2dda.org/getting-around/drive.

Electric vehicle charging stations are available at 7 downtown parking structures: Forest Ave.; Maynard St.; Fourth Ave. and William St.; Ann and Ashley St.; Fourth St. and Washington St.; Liberty Sq.; and Library Lane. For availability and charging rates, visit na.chargepoint.com/charge_point.

Parking Violations

The fine for an expired city meter is $15 if paid before the end of the next business day, $25 after one day, $60 after 14 days, and $70 after 30 days. The initial fine for unauthorized parking in a disabled parking space or for violating city snow-removal parking restrictions is $115 if paid before the end of the next business day, $125 after one day, $145 after 14 days, and $165 after 30 days. Fines for most other parking violations are $25–$55 if paid within 14 days. All fines increase after 14 and 30 days. Other penalties may include default fees or impoundment charges if your vehicle is towed.

Parking tickets can be paid in 5 ways: online at annarbor.citationportal.com (credit card fee of $3.50 per ticket); by phone at (855) 604–7734 (same fee as online); in person at the Customer Service Center, City Hall, 301 E. Huron St., weekdays 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; at drop boxes inside City Hall (301 E. Huron St.; box is at the north/Ann St. entrance) or across from City Hall at 300 E. Ann and S. Fifth Ave. intersection (drive-by 24-hour access); or by mail, addressed to City of Ann Arbor Customer Service Center, PO Box 8647, Ann Arbor, MI 48107 (check or money order only). Postmarks are accepted as evidence of timely payment.

Parking tickets can be appealed online at a2gov.org/services/parking-citation-appeal (see form on webpage). [email protected], a2gov.org/parking

Southeast Michigan Commuter Connect

(866) 510–7665
A free trip planning and commuter-matching service by the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments and The-Ride. Enter your departure point and destination online or in the app to get information on commuting options, including carpool partners, vanpools, walking and biking buddies, and bus routes throughout southeast Michigan. [email protected], commuterconnectmi.org