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How to get from Water Square to University of Detroit Mercy by bus and light rail?

From Water Square to University of Detroit Mercy by bus and light rail

To get from Water Square to University of Detroit Mercy 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 32 bus from Mcnichols & Woodward station to Mcnichols & Quincy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 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 University of Detroit Mercy on the Moovit app.

49min$2.75
Light Rail - DPM
Bus - 462462
Bus - 3232
Walk to University of Detroit Mercy
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 & Mcnichols
    ID 20
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mcnichols & Woodward
    ID 2533
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3232
    Wait for bus
    32
    Mcnichols & Telegraph
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcnichols & Quincy
    ID 6216
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to University of Detroit Mercy
    Walk to
    University of Detroit Mercy
    4001 W McNichols Rd
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Water Square to University of Detroit Mercy by bus and light rail via DPM, 3 and 16

To get from Water Square to University of Detroit Mercy you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the DPM light rail from Water Square station to Millender Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 bus and finally take the 16 bus from Dexter & Lothrop station to Fairfield & Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 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 University of Detroit Mercy on the Moovit app.

54min$2.75
Light Rail - DPM
Bus - 33
Bus - 1616
Walk to University of Detroit Mercy
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
    Millender Center
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson & Brush
    ID 973
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Grandview & Grand River
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand River & W Grand Bl
    ID 347
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dexter & Lothrop
    ID 227
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Meijer Old Redford
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fairfield & Grove
    ID 6220
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to University of Detroit Mercy
    Walk to
    University of Detroit Mercy
    4001 W McNichols Rd
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Water Square to University of Detroit Mercy

The distance between Water Square and University of Detroit Mercy is approximately 9.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Water Square to University of Detroit Mercy by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Detroit – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Water Square to University of Detroit Mercy

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

Alternative route from Water Square to University of Detroit Mercy by bus and light rail via DPM, 3 and 16

To get from Water Square to University of Detroit Mercy you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the DPM light rail from Water Square station to Millender Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 bus and finally take the 16 bus from Dexter & Lothrop station to Fairfield & Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 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 University of Detroit Mercy on the Moovit app.

54min$2.75
Light Rail - DPM
Bus - 33
Bus - 1616
Walk to University of Detroit Mercy
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
    Millender Center
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson & Brush
    ID 973
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Grandview & Grand River
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand River & W Grand Bl
    ID 347
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dexter & Lothrop
    ID 227
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Meijer Old Redford
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fairfield & Grove
    ID 6220
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to University of Detroit Mercy
    Walk to
    University of Detroit Mercy
    4001 W McNichols Rd
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Water Square to University of Detroit Mercy?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Light Rail line DPM, Bus line 462, Bus line 32.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Water Square to University of Detroit Mercy?

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Light Rail line DPM, Bus line 3, Bus line 16.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Water Square and University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Water Square to University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit?

    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 2 bus lines till Financial District station near University of Detroit Mercy.

  • How long does it take to travel from Water Square to University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Water Square and University of Detroit Mercy by light rail and bus is about 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Water Square to get to University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit?

    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 University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit?

    Get off the light rail at the Financial District stop, which is closest to University of Detroit Mercy.

  • When is the last bus from Water Square to University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit?

    The last bus from Water Square to University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit is the Dexter line. It leaves the Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 14 stop at 11:00 PM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Water Square to University of Detroit Mercy?

    The ride from Water Square to University of Detroit Mercy costs $2.75.