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How to Get to Renaissance Center in Detroit by Bus or Light Rail?

Renaissance Center station - Saturday schedule

LineDirectionTime
DPMDetroit People Mover10:06 AM
DPMDetroit People Mover10:09 AM
DPMDetroit People Mover10:13 AM
DPMDetroit People Mover10:17 AM
DPMDetroit People Mover10:21 AM
DPMDetroit People Mover10:24 AM
DPMDetroit People Mover10:28 AM
DPMDetroit People Mover10:32 AM
DPMDetroit People Mover10:36 AM
DPMDetroit People Mover10:39 AM
DPMDetroit People Mover10:43 AM
DPMDetroit People Mover10:47 AM
DPMDetroit People Mover10:51 AM
DPMDetroit People Mover10:54 AM
DPMDetroit People Mover10:58 AM
DPMDetroit People Mover11:02 AM
DPMDetroit People Mover11:06 AM
DPMDetroit People Mover11:09 AM
DPMDetroit People Mover11:13 AM
DPMDetroit People Mover11:17 AM
DPMDetroit People Mover11:21 AM
DPMDetroit People Mover11:24 AM
DPMDetroit People Mover11:28 AM
DPMDetroit People Mover11:32 AM
DPMDetroit People Mover11:36 AM

Directions to Renaissance Center station (Detroit) with public transit

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Renaissance Center

    BusBus: 3, 40, 67, 9, 805.Light RailLight Rail: DPM.

How to get to Renaissance Center station by bus?

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Bus stops near Renaissance Center stop in Detroit

  • Jefferson & Beaubien, 2 min walk,
  • Jefferson + Beaubien, 2 min walk,
  • Beaubien & Jefferson, 2 min walk,
  • Larned + Brush, 3 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Renaissance Center station in Detroit

  • Congress St, 3 min walk,
  • Millender Center, 4 min walk,

Bus lines to Renaissance Center station in Detroit

  • 9, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboarding,
  • 805, I-375 + Lafayette,
  • 851, I-375 + Lafayette,
  • 3, Beaubien & Jefferson,
  • 261, Metro Airport North Terminal,
  • 461, Troy Civic Ctr P&R Lot,
  • 462, Auburn Hills Meijer,
  • 5, 8 Mile @ Bel Air Center,
  • 52, Nevada & Van Dyke,
  • 67, Moross & Mack,
  • 255, Westland Park And Ride,
  • 620, Michigan + Cass,
  • 635, Crocker + Kroger,
  • 830, Larned + St Antoine,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Renaissance Center?

    The closest stations to Renaissance Center are:

    • Jefferson & Beaubien is 107 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Jefferson + Beaubien is 114 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Beaubien & Jefferson is 117 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Larned + Brush is 202 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Congress St is 209 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Millender Center is 241 yards away, 4 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Renaissance Center?

    These bus lines stop near Renaissance Center: 3, 40, 67, 9.

  • Which light rail line stops near Renaissance Center?

    DPM (Detroit People Mover)

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Renaissance Center in Detroit?

    The nearest light rail station to Renaissance Center in Detroit is Congress St. It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus station to Renaissance Center in Detroit?

    The nearest bus stations to Renaissance Center in Detroit are Jefferson & Beaubien, Jefferson + Beaubien and Beaubien & Jefferson. The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first bus to Renaissance Center in Detroit?

    The 3 is the first bus that goes to Renaissance Center in Detroit. It stops nearby at 3:00 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Renaissance Center in Detroit?

    The 3 is the last bus that goes to Renaissance Center in Detroit. It stops nearby at 3:50 AM.

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Public transit to Renaissance Center station in Detroit

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Looking for the nearest stops closest to Renaissance Center ? Check out this list of closest stops to your destination: Jefferson & Beaubien; Jefferson + Beaubien; Beaubien & Jefferson; Larned + Brush; Congress St; Millender Center.

Bus: 3, 40, 67, 9, 805, 851, 261, 461, 462, 5, 52, 255, 620.Light Rail: DPM.

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The first line to this station is DPM, at 10:06 AM, and the last line is DPM at 11:51 PM.

400 E Jefferson, Detroit, MI, USA

This station serves Detroit Transportation Corporation’s lines

Renaissance Center, Detroit
Renaissance Center, DetroitThe Renaissance Center, commonly known as the RenCen, is a complex of seven connected skyscrapers in downtown Detroit, Michigan, United States. Located on the Detroit International Riverfront, the RenCen is owned and used by General Motors as its world headquarters. The complex includes a 73-story Marriott hotel at its center, surrounded by four 39-story office towers, connected by a large square podium containing public spaces, a conference center, retail stores, restaurants, and a company showroom. Developed as an urban renewal project in the 1970s, the Renaissance Center was envisioned as a "city-within-a-city," and was meant to anchor a wider redevelopment of the then-declining city of Detroit. The project was developed and funded by a consortium led by the Ford Motor Company, and John Portman served as its principal architect. The five original towers were built in the Modern architectural style and completed in 1977, with two matching towers added later in 1981. General Motors purchased the Renaissance Center in 1996, and relocated its global headquarters to the complex. An extensive renovation, completed in 2004, significantly altered its Brutalist interior, improved access to the center from downtown, and added a new glass retail atrium and public plaza on the riverfront. A distinctive feature of Detroit's skyline, the RenCen is widely considered to be a landmark and cultural icon of the city. With 5,552,000 square feet (515,800 m2) of usable space, it is one of the world's largest commercial complexes, and the central tower has been the tallest building in Michigan since its completion in 1977. At the time of its completion, the Renaissance Center was the largest private development in the history of the United States, and the central tower was the world's tallest hotel. In recent years, the massive center has struggled with declining occupancy, particularly stemming from increased remote work amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. General Motors has announced plans to relocate its headquarters away from the Renaissance Center in 2025, leaving the future of the complex uncertain. Redevelopment of the RenCen is currently under consideration, and could include full or partial demolition.
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Public transit lines with stations closest to Renaissance Center in Detroit

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