RTA and the region’s partner transit providers coordinate services to connect Southeast Michigan. The public transportation services listed are divided into two categories: RTA-operated services and major partner services, which are supported by the RTA. Alongside more than 100 smaller providers, the providers below make up a public transportation ecosystem that responds to the needs of Southeast Michigan residents on a daily basis.

RTA Services

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QLINE Detroit

Free streetcar along a 3.3-mile stretch of the Downtown Detroit Woodward Corridor.

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Detroit to Ann Arbor Express (D2A2)

Nonstop express commuter bus service connecting Detroit and Ann Arbor.

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Detroit Air Xpress (DAX)

Nonstop express service between Downtown Detroit and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW).

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Partner Services

Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AAATA, TheRide)

Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AAATA, TheRide)

Public transit system for the greater Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti area, providing reliable, safe, affordable transportation services including fixed route buses, express commuter service, airport service, microtransit, and paratransit.
City of Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT)

City of Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT)

Michigan’s largest public transit system, serving the city of Detroit and surrounding areas, including Highland Park, Dearborn, and Hamtramck, with fixed-route and paratransit service.
Detroit People Mover

Detroit People Mover

Fully automated light rail system that runs on an elevated, single-track loop in Detroit’s central business district.
MoGo

MoGo

Bike-share service that operates 75 locations in more than a dozen neighborhoods in greater Detroit.
Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART)

Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART)

Public transit system offering convenient, reliable, and safe fixed-route and express buses, on-demand service, and microtransit in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne Counties.
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How to Ride

The public transit network in Southeast Michigan spans four counties, providing millions of riders with a network of accessible and affordable transportation options. Learn how to navigate planning your trip, paying your fare, and riding the bus.

How to Ride
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