How to get from Detroit to Hamtramck by bus and light rail?

From Detroit to Hamtramck by bus and light rail

To get from Detroit to Hamtramck you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the QLINE light rail from Baltimore St - Southbound station to Warren Ave - Southbound station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 8 bus and finally take the 12 bus from Mt Elliott & Forest station to Conant & Hanley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Detroit may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Hamtramck on the Moovit app.

39min$2.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - QLINE
Bus - 88
Bus - 1212
Walk to Hamtramck
Leaves from Baltimore St - Southbound

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Baltimore St - Southbound
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - QLINE
    Wait for light rail
    QLINE
    Congress St
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Warren Ave - Southbound
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Warren & Woodward
    ID 165
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Moross & Mack
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest & Mt Elliott
    ID 1350
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mt Elliott & Forest
    ID 1349
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Jason Hargrove Transit Center - Bay 2
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Conant & Hanley
    ID 9617
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hamtramck
    Walk to
    Hamtramck
    Roosevelt Street
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Detroit to Hamtramck by bus

To get from Detroit to Hamtramck you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 4 bus from Woodward & Baltimore station to Woodward & Warren station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 8 bus and finally take the 12 bus from Mt Elliott & Forest station to Conant & Hanley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Detroit may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Hamtramck on the Moovit app.

38min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - 88
Bus - 1212
Walk to Hamtramck
Leaves from Woodward & Baltimore

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodward & Baltimore
    ID 9808
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 15
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodward & Warren
    ID 1064
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Warren & Woodward
    ID 165
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Moross & Mack
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest & Mt Elliott
    ID 1350
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mt Elliott & Forest
    ID 1349
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Jason Hargrove Transit Center - Bay 2
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Conant & Hanley
    ID 9617
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hamtramck
    Walk to
    Hamtramck
    Roosevelt Street
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Detroit to Hamtramck

The distance between Detroit and Hamtramck is approximately 5.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Detroit to Hamtramck by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Hamtramck – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Detroit to Hamtramck

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Detroit to Hamtramck using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Detroit) and destination (Hamtramck), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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From Detroit to Hamtramck by bus

To get from Detroit to Hamtramck you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 4 bus from Woodward & Baltimore station to Woodward & Warren station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 8 bus and finally take the 12 bus from Mt Elliott & Forest station to Conant & Hanley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Detroit may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Hamtramck on the Moovit app.

38min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Bus - 88
Bus - 1212
Walk to Hamtramck
Leaves from Woodward & Baltimore

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodward & Baltimore
    ID 9808
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 15
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodward & Warren
    ID 1064
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Warren & Woodward
    ID 165
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Moross & Mack
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest & Mt Elliott
    ID 1350
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mt Elliott & Forest
    ID 1349
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Jason Hargrove Transit Center - Bay 2
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Conant & Hanley
    ID 9617
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hamtramck
    Walk to
    Hamtramck
    Roosevelt Street
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Hamtramck?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Light Rail line QLINE, Bus line 8, Bus line 12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Detroit to Hamtramck?

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 8, Bus line 12.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Detroit and Hamtramck?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Detroit to Hamtramck?

    The QLINE light rail line goes from Baltimore St - Southbound station near Detroit in Detroit to Congress St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Congress St station near Hamtramck.

  • How long does it take to travel from Detroit to Hamtramck by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Detroit and Hamtramck by light rail and bus is about 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Detroit to get to Hamtramck?

    Get on the QLINE light rail from the Baltimore St - Southbound station near Detroit in Detroit.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Detroit and Hamtramck?

    Get off the light rail at the Congress St stop, which is closest to Hamtramck.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Detroit to Hamtramck?

    The ride from Detroit to Hamtramck costs $2.00.

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