As the leaves change, apples & cider pop up everywhere, and the midterm panic sets in, we know it is time for fall break! Fall break is typically two days, typically a Monday and Tuesday where students take time to venture home, visit friends or spend a few days enjoying peaceful Ann Arbor. One of the most important things for students to think about, is if they are going to the airport, how to get there! After spending over an hour lamenting my 6 am flight with a friend in the same boat and realizing the relatively few options available for transport, I decided to put together a Transportation suggestion list for Michigan Students.
Over the past three years years I have taken a lot of airport trips. There are certainly a lot of options, but it pays to do your research. After extensive field research and opinion gathering from trusted friends, this is a list of my favorite options so far:
1. AirBus. An MSA sponsored option that provides $7 rides to, and $11 from the airport during break times for members of the Umich Community. It is quick, simple, and reliable. It picks up in three locations: State Street (Central Campus), the Hill & Bursley (North Campus) and drops off at each terminal. The important thing with the AirBus is to check the schedule and buy your ticket in advance! Especially around the busy times, bus tickets sell fast. Go to the AirBus Website to check the schedule, and the Michigan Union Ticket Office (MUTO) to buy the ticket. One downside with the AirBus, depending on when you travel, their schedule might be slightly limiting- they have options October 13th, 14th & 18th, so if you are traveling before or after that that AirBus might not be for you.
2. Michigan Flyer. Another bus service to Ann Arbor, this one picks up from the Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel on Boardwalk. Since anyone (not just students) may take this bus, it has a more flexible schedule. It runs every day to DTW, Jackson & East Lansing. The first ride is about 5:00 am and the last is about 5:30 pm. It is also slightly more difficult to get to, requiring additional transportation to the Sheraton from Campus. Its about $15 one way to the airport, so its still a pretty cheap option. Advance reservation required, you can make those on the website.
3. Ann Arbor Airport Shuttle. A substantial price step, but still a great option, the Ann Arbor Airport Shuttle is a private company that runs from about 6 am to 8 pm (some days they will pick up between 4 am and 6 am for an extra fee). It is a $32 ride one way, in a shuttle van. Often there are a few people on the shuttle, but you only need to book for one person. They will call you to let you know they are five minutes away, and to call you outside if you need. Only real downside, you actually have to wait on other people instead of taking a bus that moves with or without latecomers. This, however, has proved to be a very reliable service. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance, more information can be found here.
4. Ann Arbor Cab. One of the many cab options in Ann Arbor, this one seems to have the most convenient airport rides. Rides are available 24 hours a day, airport rides with a reservation 24 hours in advance. They have a special that is $39 to the airport for students, they claim an extra $10 fee for the way home. If you need a specific or unusual time, this is a good option. Information on making reservations can be found on their website.
If none of these options meet your needs, there are a host of other options. They may all be found on the visiting Ann Arbor website.
Over the past three years years I have taken a lot of airport trips. There are certainly a lot of options, but it pays to do your research. After extensive field research and opinion gathering from trusted friends, this is a list of my favorite options so far:
1. AirBus. An MSA sponsored option that provides $7 rides to, and $11 from the airport during break times for members of the Umich Community. It is quick, simple, and reliable. It picks up in three locations: State Street (Central Campus), the Hill & Bursley (North Campus) and drops off at each terminal. The important thing with the AirBus is to check the schedule and buy your ticket in advance! Especially around the busy times, bus tickets sell fast. Go to the AirBus Website to check the schedule, and the Michigan Union Ticket Office (MUTO) to buy the ticket. One downside with the AirBus, depending on when you travel, their schedule might be slightly limiting- they have options October 13th, 14th & 18th, so if you are traveling before or after that that AirBus might not be for you.
2. Michigan Flyer. Another bus service to Ann Arbor, this one picks up from the Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel on Boardwalk. Since anyone (not just students) may take this bus, it has a more flexible schedule. It runs every day to DTW, Jackson & East Lansing. The first ride is about 5:00 am and the last is about 5:30 pm. It is also slightly more difficult to get to, requiring additional transportation to the Sheraton from Campus. Its about $15 one way to the airport, so its still a pretty cheap option. Advance reservation required, you can make those on the website.
3. Ann Arbor Airport Shuttle. A substantial price step, but still a great option, the Ann Arbor Airport Shuttle is a private company that runs from about 6 am to 8 pm (some days they will pick up between 4 am and 6 am for an extra fee). It is a $32 ride one way, in a shuttle van. Often there are a few people on the shuttle, but you only need to book for one person. They will call you to let you know they are five minutes away, and to call you outside if you need. Only real downside, you actually have to wait on other people instead of taking a bus that moves with or without latecomers. This, however, has proved to be a very reliable service. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance, more information can be found here.
4. Ann Arbor Cab. One of the many cab options in Ann Arbor, this one seems to have the most convenient airport rides. Rides are available 24 hours a day, airport rides with a reservation 24 hours in advance. They have a special that is $39 to the airport for students, they claim an extra $10 fee for the way home. If you need a specific or unusual time, this is a good option. Information on making reservations can be found on their website.
If none of these options meet your needs, there are a host of other options. They may all be found on the visiting Ann Arbor website.
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