SMART Bus lists a $2.00 single-trip general fare and a $0.50 reduced fare; the Detroit Institute of Arts says general admission is always free for residents of Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties; and the Motown Museum admits visitors by guided tour only, about one hour, on a ticket for a specific date and time. NOAA's Detroit Metropolitan Airport normals give a July high of 83.7°F and a January high of 32.3°F. These were read for our detroit.id audit earlier in October 2026; confirm current prices with each operator.
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best for | Museums and a bus-served city base |
| Trade-offs | Cold, snowy winters; prices read earlier in October |
| Getting around | SMART: $2.00 fare |
| Key places | Detroit Institute of Arts, Motown Museum |
| Nearby | Ann Arbor |
What to see and do
Facts are from the operators' own pages (read October 2026 for the detroit.id audit); confirm hours and prices with each venue. The DIA is closed Mondays.
Practical notes
See transportation for the transit facts we verified and the hotels guide for how lodging taxes work. Hours, prices and access rules change; confirm with each venue.