SMART Bus lists a $2.00 single-trip general fare, a $0.50 reduced fare and a $66 31-day pass, and Mackinac Island ferries charge $37 (Arnold) or $39 (Shepler's) for an adult round trip plus a $3 online fee. The SMART figures were read earlier in October 2026 for our detroit.id audit and the ferry fares come from a news article summary, so confirm with the operators. We verified no transit outside the Detroit area, airport service, rideshare or taxi prices or parking rates.
Getting around Michigan
How to get from the airport and around Michigan, with verified SMART and ferry fares.
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Fares (checked October 2026)
| Item | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SMART general fare | $2.00 | Single trip |
| SMART reduced fare | $0.50 | |
| SMART 31-day pass | $66 | |
| Mackinac ferry, adult round trip | $37 (Arnold) / $39 (Shepler's) | Plus a $3 online fee; news summary |
Sources: SMART Bus; Crain's Detroit Business (via a search summary). We did not verify rideshare or taxi prices or parking rates.
Choosing how to get around
| Mode | Good for | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| SMART | Detroit-area trips | Check routes and schedules |
| Car | Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City, Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor | We verified no driving times or prices |
| Ferry | Mackinac Island | Fares via a news article |
| Rideshare or taxi | Short trips | We list no prices |
The essentials
Arriving and moving around.
Rent a car or arrange a transfer
Rental companies and shuttles serving the airport.
Frequently asked questions
How much is SMART?
$2.00 for a general single trip.
How much is the Mackinac ferry?
$37 (Arnold) or $39 (Shepler's) for an adult round trip plus a $3 online fee.
Is there transit outside Detroit?
We verified none.
Sources
Facts on this page were read from the sources below on October 20, 2026. Hours, fares, prices and event dates change — confirm with the source before you travel. How we research and update.
- Fares — SMART Bus
- Mackinac Island ferries raising ticket prices in 2026 — Crain's Detroit Business
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