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How to get to Detroit Riverwalk by bus?

Directions to Detroit Riverwalk with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Detroit Riverwalk

    BusBus: 3, 52, 67, 851, 9.

How to get to Detroit Riverwalk by bus?

Click on the bus route to see step by step directions with maps, line arrival times and updated time schedules.

Light Rail stations near Detroit Riverwalk

  • Greektown, 5 min walk,
  • Congress St, 7 min walk,

Bus stops near Detroit Riverwalk

  • Jefferson + Rivard, 6 min walk,
  • Jefferson & Rivard, 6 min walk,
  • Larned & Rivard, 7 min walk,

Bus lines to Detroit Riverwalk

  • 620, Gratiot + Masonic NW,
  • 635, Crocker + Kroger,
  • 9, Jefferson & Lakepointe,
  • 67, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboarding,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Detroit Riverwalk?

    The closest stations to Detroit Riverwalk are:

    • Greektown is 327 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Jefferson + Rivard is 459 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Jefferson & Rivard is 464 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Congress St is 505 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Larned & Rivard is 548 yards away, 7 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Detroit Riverwalk?

    These bus lines stop near Detroit Riverwalk: 3, 52, 67, 851, 9.

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Detroit Riverwalk?

    The nearest light rail station to Detroit Riverwalk is Greektown. It’s a 5 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Detroit Riverwalk?

    The nearest bus stops to Detroit Riverwalk are Jefferson + Rivard and Jefferson & Rivard. The closest one is a 6 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Detroit Riverwalk?

    The DPM is the first light rail that goes to Detroit Riverwalk. It stops nearby at 7:06 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Detroit Riverwalk?

    The QLINE is the last light rail that goes to Detroit Riverwalk. It stops nearby at 12:00 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Detroit Riverwalk?

    The 9 is the first bus that goes to Detroit Riverwalk. It stops nearby at 4:18 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Detroit Riverwalk?

    The 9 is the last bus that goes to Detroit Riverwalk. It stops nearby at 12:49 AM.

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Public Transportation to Detroit Riverwalk

How to get to Detroit Riverwalk in Detroit, United States?

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Detroit Riverwalk? Check out this list of closest stops available to your destination: Greektown; Jefferson + Rivard; Jefferson & Rivard; Congress St; Larned & Rivard.

Bus: 3, 52, 67, 851, 9, 620, 635.

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Location: Detroit, Detroit - Ann Arbor, MI

Detroit Riverwalk
Detroit RiverwalkThe Detroit International Riverfront is a tourist attraction and landmark of Detroit, Michigan, extending from the Ambassador Bridge in the west to Belle Isle in the east, for a total of 5.5 miles (8.8 kilometers) along the Detroit River. The International Riverfront encompasses a cruise ship passenger terminal and dock, a marina, a multitude of parks, restaurants, retail shops, skyscrapers, and high rise residential areas along with Huntington Place. The Marriott at the Renaissance Center and the Robert's Riverwalk Hotel are also situated along the International Riverfront. Private companies and foundations together with the city, state, and federal government have contributed several hundred million dollars toward the riverfront development. Key public spaces in the International Riverfront, such as the RiverWalk, Dequindre Cut Greenway and Trail, William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor, and a cruise ship passenger terminal and dock at Hart Plaza complement the architecture of the area. The area provides a venue for a variety of annual events and festivals including the Detroit Electronic Music Festival, Detroit Free Press International Marathon, the Detroit International Jazz Festival, Motor City Pride, the North American International Auto Show, River Days and Detroit China Festival. In February 2021, the Detroit International Riverfront was voted best riverwalk in the United States by USA Today readers. It was selected a second time as the best riverwalk in the U.S. in 2022.
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Public transit lines with stations closest to Detroit Riverwalk

Bus lines with stations closest to Detroit Riverwalk