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How to get to Joe Louis Arena in Detroit by bus or light rail?

Directions to Joe Louis Arena station (Detroit) with public transit

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Joe Louis Arena

    BusBus: 19, 261, 29, 4, 40.Light RailLight Rail: DPM.

How to get to Joe Louis Arena station by bus?

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Bus stops near Joe Louis Arena in Detroit

  • Fort & Sixth, 10 min walk,
  • Lafayette & Sixth, 11 min walk,
  • Washington & Jefferson, 13 min walk,
  • Washington + Fort SW, 16 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Joe Louis Arena in Detroit

  • Financial District, 14 min walk,

Bus lines to Joe Louis Arena station in Detroit

  • 19, Fort & W Outer Dr,
  • 29, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboarding,
  • 1, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboarding,
  • 27, Redford Plaza,
  • 3, Grand River,
  • 6, Gratiot,
  • 9, Jefferson,
  • 16, Dexter,
  • 40, Russell,
  • 261, Larned + Brush,
  • 461, Larned + Brush,
  • 462, Larned + Brush,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Joe Louis Arena?

    The closest stations to Joe Louis Arena are:

    • Fort & Sixth is 794 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • Lafayette & Sixth is 904 yards away, 11 min walk.
    • Washington & Jefferson is 1084 yards away, 13 min walk.
    • Financial District is 1121 yards away, 14 min walk.
    • Washington + Fort SW is 1310 yards away, 16 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Joe Louis Arena?

    These bus lines stop near Joe Louis Arena: 19, 261, 29, 4, 40, 462.

  • Which light rail line stops near Joe Louis Arena?

    DPM (Detroit People Mover)

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Joe Louis Arena in Detroit?

    The nearest light rail station to Joe Louis Arena in Detroit is Financial District. It’s a 14 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Joe Louis Arena in Detroit?

    The nearest bus stop to Joe Louis Arena in Detroit is Fort & Sixth. It’s a 10 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Joe Louis Arena in Detroit?

    The DPM is the first light rail that goes to Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. It stops nearby at 6:01 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Joe Louis Arena in Detroit?

    The DPM is the last light rail that goes to Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. It stops nearby at 11:51 PM.

  • What time is the first bus to Joe Louis Arena in Detroit?

    The 3 is the first bus that goes to Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. It stops nearby at 3:02 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Joe Louis Arena in Detroit?

    The 6 is the last bus that goes to Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. It stops nearby at 2:47 AM.

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Public Transit to Joe Louis Arena in Detroit

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Joe Louis Arena? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Fort & Sixth; Lafayette & Sixth; Washington & Jefferson; Financial District; Washington + Fort SW.

Bus: 19, 261, 29, 4, 40, 462, 1, 27, 3, 6, 9, 16, 461.Light Rail: DPM.

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Joe Louis Arena Address: Steve Yzerman Drive street in Detroit

Joe Louis Arena, Detroit
Joe Louis Arena, DetroitJoe Louis Arena was an arena in Downtown Detroit. Completed in 1979 at a cost of US$57 million as a replacement for Olympia Stadium, it sat adjacent to Cobo Center on the bank of the Detroit River and was accessible by the Joe Louis Arena station on the Detroit People Mover. The venue was named after former heavyweight champion boxer Joe Louis, who grew up in Detroit. It was the home of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League and the second oldest NHL venue after Madison Square Garden until the start of the 2017–18 NHL season. Joe Louis Arena was owned by the city of Detroit, and operated by Olympia Entertainment, a subsidiary of team owner Ilitch Holdings. In April 2017, the Red Wings hosted their final game at Joe Louis Arena; the venue was succeeded by Little Caesars Arena. The arena closed in July 2017. Demolition started in early 2019 and was completed by mid-2020. A 25-story residential tower called the Residences at Water Square opened at the site in February 2024.
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Public transit lines with stations closest to Joe Louis Arena in Detroit

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