How to get from Water Square to Hamtramck, MI by bus and light rail?

From Water Square to Hamtramck, MI by bus and light rail

To get from Water Square to Hamtramck, MI in Hamtramck, take the DPM light rail from Water Square station to Financial District station. Next, take the 52 bus from West Jefferson Avenue 120 station to Joseph Campau & Caniff station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Water Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Hamtramck, MI on the Moovit app.

33min$2.75
Light Rail - DPM
Bus - 5252
Walk to Hamtramck, MI
Leaves from Water Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Water Square
  • 2
    Light Rail - DPM
    Wait for light rail
    DPM
    Detroit People Mover
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Financial District
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Jefferson Avenue 120
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Nevada & Van Dyke
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Joseph Campau & Caniff
    ID 1746
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Hamtramck, MI
    Walk to
    Hamtramck, MI
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Water Square to Hamtramck, MI by bus and light rail via DPM, 462 and 38

To get from Water Square to Hamtramck, MI you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the DPM light rail from Water Square station to Financial District station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 462 bus and finally take the 38 bus from Trowbridge & Woodward station to Caniff & Joseph Campau station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Water Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Hamtramck, MI on the Moovit app.

41min$2.75
Light Rail - DPM
Bus - 462462
Bus - 3838
Walk to Hamtramck, MI
Leaves from Water Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Water Square
  • 2
    Light Rail - DPM
    Wait for light rail
    DPM
    Detroit People Mover
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Financial District
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson + Griswold/Shelby
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 462462
    Wait for bus
    462
    Auburn Mile Arrive
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodward + Trowbridge
    ID 1715
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Trowbridge & Woodward
    ID 55
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Traverse & French
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caniff & Joseph Campau
    ID 1749
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hamtramck, MI
    Walk to
    Hamtramck, MI
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Water Square to Hamtramck, MI

The distance between Water Square and Hamtramck, MI is approximately 8.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Water Square to Hamtramck, MI 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 Water Square to Hamtramck, MI

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Water Square to Hamtramck, MI using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Water Square) and destination (Hamtramck, MI), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Water Square to Hamtramck, MI by bus and light rail via DPM, 462 and 38

To get from Water Square to Hamtramck, MI you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the DPM light rail from Water Square station to Financial District station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 462 bus and finally take the 38 bus from Trowbridge & Woodward station to Caniff & Joseph Campau station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and light rail schedule from Water Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Hamtramck, MI on the Moovit app.

41min$2.75
Light Rail - DPM
Bus - 462462
Bus - 3838
Walk to Hamtramck, MI
Leaves from Water Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Water Square
  • 2
    Light Rail - DPM
    Wait for light rail
    DPM
    Detroit People Mover
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Financial District
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson + Griswold/Shelby
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 462462
    Wait for bus
    462
    Auburn Mile Arrive
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodward + Trowbridge
    ID 1715
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Trowbridge & Woodward
    ID 55
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Traverse & French
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caniff & Joseph Campau
    ID 1749
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hamtramck, MI
    Walk to
    Hamtramck, MI
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Water Square to Hamtramck, MI?

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Light Rail line DPM, Bus line 52.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Water Square to Hamtramck, MI?

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Light Rail line DPM, Bus line 462, Bus line 38.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Water Square and Hamtramck, MI?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 33 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Water Square to Hamtramck, MI?

    The DPM light rail line goes from Detroit People Mover station near Water Square in Detroit to Financial District station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Financial District station near Hamtramck, MI.

  • How long does it take to travel from Water Square to Hamtramck, MI by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Water Square and Hamtramck, MI by light rail and bus is about 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Water Square to get to Hamtramck, MI?

    Get on the DPM light rail from the Detroit People Mover station near Water Square in Detroit.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Water Square and Hamtramck, MI?

    Get off the light rail at the Financial District stop, which is closest to Hamtramck, MI.

  • When is the first bus from Water Square to Hamtramck, MI?

    The first bus from Water Square in Detroit to Hamtramck, MI in Hamtramck is Chene. It leaves the West Jefferson Avenue 120 stop at 4:32 AM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Water Square to Hamtramck, MI?

    The ride from Water Square to Hamtramck, MI costs $2.75.

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