Headline background Image

Search Flights from Raleigh Durham to Detroit

Popular Airport

Coleman A. Young Intl. - Coleman A. Young Municipal - Detroit City Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 30 min

Approximate Travel Distance

822 Km

Transportation to Airport from Raleigh Durham City Center

Raleigh Durham Intl. Airport

There are plenty of options for passengers who want to travel to Raleigh Durham International Airport from the surrounding city centers. Passengers who come to the airport from the center usually prefer taxi, rental car, private service and transfer vehicles. Moreover, each of these options is extremely affordable and comfortable. There is no direct bus or train to get to the airport from the center but once you arrive at certain points, you can reach the airport terminals without any difficulty by transferring to taxis or shuttles. Hotel shuttles are among the vehicles quick and affordable options that can carry you to the airport from the door of your hotel.

Taxi

From both Raleigh and Durham you can arrive at the airport at a cost of about $ 30 with taxis. The taxi fare for the passengers coming from both settlements is about 30 dollars. This fare can vary depending on the distance to the center of the city. If you arrive at airport from Cary, you will have to pay an average of $ 21. However, if you are coming from Chapel Hill, you will have to pay an average taxi fare of $ 38- $ 40 to arrive at the airport. The airport is about 18 miles from Chapel Hill. If you need to travel from a remote area to the airport, you can use buses or trains first, then stop at the station or terminal and then take a taxi to the airport.

Transfer Service

You can get to the airport by a private transfer service from the places around the airport. The fees for these vehicles are usually not too low. They transport you directly from your hotel or from your location to the airport. Other alternatives to private transfer services such as shared transfer vehicles and tour companies' services are more affordable.

Private Transfer Service

To get to Raleigh Durham Airport from the city center by private transfer, you can choose one of the vehicles of different companies such as A Ride Transportation, Affordable Car Transportation or Advance Travel Shuttle. Transfer companies usually have similar vehicles and services. If you plan to use these means to get to the airport from the city, you should make your reservation a few days in advance.

Limousine

Limousines are among the most costly options to travel from Raleigh Durham Airport to the center. You can make reservations by contacting AA & D Executive Transportation, which is one of the most preferred limo companies, on (919), 877-9599, so that you will picked up from your desired location by limousine. If you want to make a decision by taking offers from different companies, you can check out the limousine companies that serve in the vicinity by browsing the airport's site.

Airport Shuttle

If you prefer to access the airport from wherever you are, by a more economical option, you can contact Skylink Shuttle on (919) 233-3952 for information on the shuttle options available to the airport. Other options include You2RDU, A & P Shuttle and White Glove Transportation which can be contacted on (919) 424-9788.

Airport Bus

Buses of private tour companies are also frequently preferred vehicles to reach the airport. You can directly reach the airport by choosing among Academy Bus, Carolina Livery and AT & T Charter Service. If you would like to contact the Academy Bus from the most preferred companies for further information please contact (919) 688-1230. The Star Ship and Daniels Tours are some of the options offering the same service around the airport.

Hotel Shuttle

Another easy and quick way to get to Raleigh Durham Airport is to take advantage of hotel shuttles. Moreover, the number of options in this issue is not small. Many hotels like Courtyard by Marriott, Hampton Inn, Sheraton Imperial and Hyatt Place West have direct services to the airport. To take advantage of these services, all you need to do is inform your hotel staff about your flight time and make a reservation for the appropriate shuttle. If your choice is an economical option, try to find out the service charges before making a reservation. Although some hotels provide this service to their customers free of charge, some may ask for a fee.

Car Rental

From wherever you come to the airport, it is possible that you will find an office of the car rental companies such as Hertz, National, AVIS, Alamo, Payless and Dollar near you. Once you have rented your car from these companies, you can find the airport without difficulty with navigation. Moreover, all these rental companies have rental offices in Raleigh Durham International Airport. Thus, when you enter the airport terminal, you can come directly to the rental office to deliver your vehicle and continue your journey. If you would like to contact Alamo, one of the most preferred options in this regard, before you rent your car, you can contact them at 800-327-9633, or you can contact Budget at 800-527-0700.

Bus and Train

While trains and buses are not directly going to the airport, they are often among the preferred alternatives as a means of transfer. Once you arrive at one of the stations close to the airport with Amtrak trains, you can take a taxi from here and you can make your journey to the airport within minutes. Similarly when you arrive at a terminal near the airport by bus, you can travel by taxi to the airport.

Airport Information

Raleigh Durham International Airport is within easy reach of the centers in the immediate vicinity. ACC American Cafe, La Tapenede, Char Grill and Starbucks are among the places that can be preferred in Terminal 1 which is filled with many cafes, restaurants, shops, at the airport. Places at Terminal 2 include 42nd St. Oyster Bar, Bruegger's Bagels, A & W All American Food, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Five Guys Burgers and Fries and California Pizza Kitchen.

If you want to browse the stores and buy souvenirs without leaving the airport, you will encounter alternatives such as Flight Stop, 2nd Edition Booksellers, Brooks Brothers, Life is good, Best Buy Express and Travellab. The free internet connection for passengers wanting to connect to the internet, the charging stations where you can charge your mobile phone and computer, and check-in kiosks are also available at the airport. Some of the services offered at the Raleigh Durham airport include flower vending machines from where you can buy flowers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, areas where you can shine your bag or baggage and XpresSpa where you can enjoy a massage while waiting for your flight.

Transportation to Detroit City Center from Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Airport, also referred to as Detroit Metro Airport, connects the city of Detroit with the rest of the country and the world. One of the most preferred transportation alternatives to get to the city center from Detroit Metro Airport, which is located 32 km away, is by taxi.

Getting to the city center from the airport usually takes about 40 to 50 minutes; the total travel time will vary depending on which method of transportation you use and the traffic conditions.

Taxis are among the most comfortable and popular transportation alternatives in the city. However, the fact that the airport is located far from the city center makes the total fare quite expensive. Renting a car is one of the most frequently preferred means of transportation by visitors to the city. The cost of renting a car in Detroit is very reasonable. The city and its surroundings are easy to navigate by car, which is one of the main reasons why renting a car is a widely preferred method of transportation.

There are various international rental car companies located at the airport, such as AVIS, Hertz, and Budget, making renting a car in the city easy and practical. It is no surprise that public transportation in Detroit is not widely used and is not very well developed since the city is known as the ‘automobile capital’ of the United States. The nearest train station in the city is located 19 km from the airport. You can get to the station by taxi or car and then take a train to other cities around Detroit.

Detroit Metro Airport offers passenger services out of two terminals, the North Terminal and McNamara Terminal. There are shuttle services that provide transportation between terminals every 10 minutes. There are many well known restaurants and cafes at the airport, like TGI Fridays and Starbucks, as well as a rich variety of venues offering delicious dishes from international cuisine, especially American cuisine and Far East cuisine.

The airport also contains currency exchange services and ATMs to meet your monetary needs, cafes, restaurants, bars, bookstores, and duty free stores where you can go shopping for a great variety of affordable products.

Bus

Buses are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from Detroit Metro Airport. Buses depart from in front of both terminals and provide transportation to the city center. Bus services depart from the Ground Transportation Center at both the North Terminal and McNamara Terminal. It takes about 1 hour to get to the city center from the airport by bus.

Rental Car

Renting a car in Detroit, one of the most important automobile centers in the United States, is a very popular choice among visitors. There are many rental car companies that you can choose from, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National. Each company is located at the rental car campus. There is a shuttle service that provides transportation between the rental car campus and the Ground Transportation Center at each terminal.

If you are planning on renting a car in the city then we recommend booking your vehicle in advance by making a reservation online. This way your car will be ready for you when you land at Detroit Metro Airport.

Taxis and Luxury Sedans

Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit at Detroit Metro Airport and they offer both classic taxi services as well as luxury sedan services. Taxi service in the city is provided by Metro Cab and luxury sedans are provided by Metro Cars. The fares for both options are quite reasonable. However, these services are still more expensive than public transportation alternatives such as buses. You can access both vehicle options 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from the Ground Transportation Center at both terminals. Taxis can be an expensive alternative if you are traveling alone. However, if you are traveling in a group or with your family then taxis are among the most comfortable and fastest transportation alternatives in Detroit.

Private Transfer

Another way to get to the city center is by private transfer. There are various companies in Detroit that offer private transfer services. The fees for these services vary according to the service company you use and the distance traveled. However, in general private transfer services are cheaper than taxi services but more expensive than bus services. Private transfer services are usually preferred by large tour groups or corporate employees traveling on business. If you want to use a private transfer service to get to the city center then you have to make a reservation in advance before you land at the airport.

Hotel Shuttles

Hotel shuttle services are not a very common or preferred transportation alternative in Detroit, however they are available as a method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport. Hotel shuttle service fees are not too high. Moreover, some hotels offer these services free of charge to their guests. If you want use this service we recommend contacting the hotel you are staying at in advance to give them information about your flight arrival time and to make a reservation.

Car

You can easily get to the city center from the airport by car. Driving to the city center is among one of the most convenient transportation alternatives thanks to the passenger drop-off area and parking lots that offer both short-term parking and long-term parking. Parking fees at the airport are reasonable. Detroit Metro Airport also has charging stations to charge electric vehicles.

Weather in Detroit

DayMin - Max
FridayMin -4ºC - Max -2ºC
SaturdayMin -8ºC - Max -5ºC
SundayMin -9ºC - Max -3ºC
MondayMin -4ºC - Max -3ºC
TuesdayMin -6ºC - Max -3ºC

Frequently Asked Questions

Wingie App Banner
Get exclusive deals on the Wingie app!
Wingie QR Code