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Directions to Renaissance Center (Detroit) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Renaissance Center

  • BusBus: 261, 462, 67, 851, 9.

How to get to Renaissance Center by bus?

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

Bus stops near Renaissance Center in Detroit

  • Jefferson & Beaubien, 2 min walk,
  • Beaubien & Jefferson, 4 min walk,
  • Beaubien & Larned, 5 min walk,
  • Larned + Brush, 5 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Renaissance Center in Detroit

  • Renaissance Center, 3 min walk,
  • Congress St, 11 min walk,

Bus lines to Renaissance Center in Detroit

  • 805, I-375 & Lafayette,
  • 851, I-375 & Lafayette,
  • 9, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboarding,
  • 3, Beaubien & Jefferson,
  • 261, Metro Airport North Terminal,
  • 461, Troy Civic Center Park & Ride,
  • 462, Auburn Mile Arrive,
  • 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 120 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Renaissance Center is 235 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Beaubien & Jefferson is 270 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Beaubien & Larned is 350 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Larned + Brush is 411 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Congress St is 884 yards away, 11 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near Renaissance Center?

    These bus lines stop near Renaissance Center: 261, 462, 67, 851, 9.

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

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

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

    The nearest bus station to Renaissance Center in Detroit is Jefferson & Beaubien. It’s a 2 min walk away.

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

    The DPM is the first light rail that goes to Renaissance Center in Detroit. It stops nearby at 6:07 AM.

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

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

  • 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 2:48 AM.

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Public Transit to Renaissance Center in Detroit

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Renaissance Center, Detroit
Renaissance Center, DetroitThe Renaissance Center, commonly known as the RenCen, is a landmark mixed-use building complex in downtown Detroit, Michigan, United States. Located on the Detroit International Riverfront, the complex consists of seven connected towers, including a 74-story Marriott hotel, the tallest building in Michigan, at its center. Four shorter office skyscrapers surround the hotel, with two shorter, auxiliary office towers to the east. The towers are connected by a large square podium containing extensive public spaces, a conference center, and retail stores. 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 tallest towers were built in the Modern architectural style and completed in stages from 1976 to 1977, with the two shorter towers added later in 1981. 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. General Motors purchased the complex in 1996 for use as its global headquarters, formerly, and extensively renovated it in the early 2000s, modernizing its Brutalist interior and adding a glass retail atrium and public plaza on the riverfront. The RenCen is a distinctive feature of Detroit's skyline, and is widely considered a landmark and cultural icon of the city. With 5,552,000 square feet (515,800 m2) of floor space, it is one of the largest commercial complexes in the world, though its occupancy has declined significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic. General Motors relocated its headquarters away from the Renaissance Center in early 2026, and it is planned to be partially demolished and subsequently redeveloped.
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