Des Moines to Detroit Flight Tickets
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Des Moines has 1 airports, while Detroit has 3 airports. Compare flights between all airports to find the best deal.
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Des Moines and Detroit - Airport Transportation
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
How to Get to the Airport
Bus: You can reach the airport from the city center with DART buses. The journey takes approximately 25-30 minutes, and buses depart every 30-60 minutes. Boarding points are downtown Des Moines bus stops.
Shuttle/Service: You can call a shuttle service from downtown hotels or designated points by reservation to reach the airport. The journey takes about 20-25 minutes, and services can operate 24 hours.
Taxi: It is quite easy to go to the airport by taxi from the city center. The journey time varies between 15-25 minutes depending on traffic, and you can call a taxi from anywhere in the city center.
Uber/Lyft (Rideshare): It is possible to reach the airport from your downtown location using the Uber or Lyft app. The journey takes about 15-20 minutes, and vehicles arrive immediately upon request.
Car Rental: You can return to the airport by renting a car from car rental offices in the city center. The journey takes about 15 minutes, and rental transactions can generally be done from early morning until midnight.
Coleman A. Young International Airport (DET)
From Airport to City Center
Taxi: Official taxi stands are located at the exits of the Coleman A. Young International Airport terminal, providing direct access to downtown Detroit. Travel time ranges from 10-20 minutes depending on traffic. Taxi service is available 24 hours a day.
Uber/Lyft (App-Based Vehicle): You can request a vehicle via Uber or Lyft apps from the airport area, heading to downtown Detroit (e.g., around Hart Plaza). Travel time is 10-20 minutes depending on traffic. The service is uninterrupted 24 hours.
Rental Car: Car rental offices near the airport are limited, but you can rent a car from agencies in downtown Detroit and drive to Conner Ave (11499). Travel time is about 10-15 minutes. Rental services generally operate between 07:00-22:00.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
From Airport to City Center
Bus: The SMART 261 bus line provides transportation from the McNamara Terminal to downtown Detroit. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes. Services run every 30-60 minutes and operate from 4 AM to midnight.
Taxi: You can get direct transportation from the official taxi stands located at the terminal exits to downtown Detroit. The travel time varies between 20-40 minutes depending on traffic. Taxi service is available 24 hours a day.
Uber/Lyft Apps: You can easily call a vehicle from the airport pick-up areas or downtown using rideshare apps like Uber or Lyft. The journey to downtown typically takes 20-30 minutes. This service operates 24/7.
Airport Shuttle Services: Private services like Detroit Cars & Airport Shuttle offer transfers from the terminal to downtown. The journey takes about 25-35 minutes. These services generally operate on a reservation basis and provide service at specific times daily.
Car Rental: There are many car rental companies like Hertz and Avis at the airport. You can easily reach downtown via the I-94 highway with your rented vehicle. The travel time varies between 20-30 minutes depending on traffic.