Modes of transportation

You have many choices when it comes to getting around Dearborn and beyond.

Automobile

Cars are the most convenient form of transportation. However, they also require significant financial investments to pay for the car itself, insurance, car registration, fuel, and repairs—not to mention driver’s education classes and a license. 

To learn about parking on campus, visit Parking and Transportation.

Rideshare and taxis

To learn more about alternative forms of transport by car, visit Parking and Transportation.

Bus

It is quite possible to live in Dearborn without owning a car. Buses operate throughout Dearborn and the surrounding metro areas. 

Bus

Type of service

Other info

UM-Dearborn shuttle bus

Free on-campus shuttle 

 

Smart Bus

Regional bus system for Southeast Michigan 

 

Smart Commuter

Provides advance reservation transportation to people with disabilities within Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, and Inkster. 

866-962-5515
choose #1 option

 

Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 3:30 pm

 

Make your reservation 48 hours ahead. Same day reservations are sometimes accepted but not guaranteed. The cost is $2.00 one way.

DDOT

The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) is the largest public transit provider in Michigan that serves the City of Detroit, surrounding suburbs, and neighboring cities, including Highland Park and Hamtramck. 

 

Megabus

Frequent schedules to Chicago

 

Greyhound

Travel across the U.S. 

 

Trains

Trains are not a major mode of transportation in the U.S.; however, some students find the train a good way to see the country during vacation periods. There is a convenient train station in Dearborn.

Amtrak
21201 Michigan Ave Dearborn, MI 48124
800-872-724

Office of International Affairs

108 - The Union at Dearborn
780 Town Center Drive
Dearborn, MI 48126
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Phone: 313-583-6600
Fax: 313-583-6725