Philadelphia to Detroit Flight Tickets
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About Philadelphia - Detroit Flights
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Philadelphia has 2 airports, while Detroit has 3 airports. Compare flights between all airports to find the best deal.
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Philadelphia and Detroit - Airport Transportation
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
How to Get to the Airport
Metro/Train: You can reach the airport in 20-30 minutes by taking SEPTA's Airport Line from the city center. Services run every 30 minutes and operate from early morning until midnight.
Bus: Certain bus routes from Center City provide service to the airport. Travel time usually varies between 40-60 minutes depending on transfers. Buses run regularly from early morning until late evening.
Taxi: Getting to the airport from the city center by taxi is quite easy. The travel time usually takes 20-30 minutes. Taxis are available at all hours of the day.
Uber/Lyft: You can call an Uber or Lyft from Center City to reach the airport. Travel time usually ranges from 20-30 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
Car Rental: You can rent a vehicle from car rental offices located in the city center and drive to the airport. The journey takes an average of 20-30 minutes and may vary depending on traffic conditions.
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN)
How to Get to the Airport
Train / Commuter Rail: From downtown Philadelphia, you can reach Trenton Transit Center with the NJ Transit 608 bus and then use another public transportation vehicle to get to TTN. The total journey time is approximately 106 minutes. Services run hourly and operate throughout the day.
Bus: From downtown Philadelphia, you can reach the airport by taking the NJ Transit bus to Trenton Transit Center. The journey time is approximately 3 hours. Buses depart every 60 minutes and operate regular services throughout the day.
Shuttle / Shared Transfer: You can take advantage of private shuttle services for transportation from Philadelphia to Trenton–Mercer Airport. These services usually require reservations. The journey time varies between 43 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes depending on traffic. These transfers are generally provided daily, on demand.
Taxi: You can opt for taxi services for transportation from downtown Philadelphia to TTN. The taxi journey can take between 40 minutes to 1 hour depending on traffic conditions. Taxi services are available at all hours of the day.
Car Rental: To reach TTN from downtown Philadelphia, you can rent your own vehicle using many car rental companies in the city and go directly to the airport. Car rental offices are located in the city center and at the airport.
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.