Spring Preview transportation

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There is travel funding available for students attending the Spring Preview weekend. Students traveling to Ann Arbor from outside the Detroit Metro area can be reimbursed up to $300.

The reimbursement can be applied to travel expenses (i.e. airline, train, or bus tickets, airport shuttle, and parking) and accommodations. Students will need to submit the Travel Reimbursement Form (Adobe PDF) and original receipts in order to be reimbursed. These forms can be mailed to the Office of Student and Academic Services or turned in at Spring Preview. Students should receive a reimbursement check around the end of May. If you are unable to visit on the Spring Preview weekend, you may contact the Office of Student and Academic Services to arrange an alternate visit. The travel funding is only available for the Spring Preview weekend.

Transportation information

Airport information

Detroit Metro Airport is only 20 miles from Ann Arbor, about a 35-minute drive. Major airlines servicing Detroit are Northwest, Delta, and US Air, among others.

Transportation to and from Detroit Metro Airport

Cab transportation is available from Metro Airport to Ann Arbor. Taxi stands are located directly across from the baggage claim area.

Ann Arbor Airport Shuttle Express offers shuttle service at a low cost (AAASE).
(734) 699-8500
Please make reservations in advance.

Metro Cars offers private sedan transportation service.
1-800-456-1701

Train information

Amtrak provides service to Ann Arbor. The station is located at 325 Depot Street Ann Arbor, MI.
1-800-USA-RAIL
www.amtrak.com

Cab service in Ann Arbor

Yellow Cab (734) 272-8009
Blue Cab (734) 547-2222

Bus Information

Michigan Flyer
Michigan’s Premier Motorcoach Connection between East Lansing, Ann Arbor & Detroit Metro Airport
michiganflyer.com

Location

The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy is located at:
Joan and Sanford Weill Hall
735 S. State St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-3091

Directions to the University of Michigan
and Weill Hall

By car

From: Windsor, Detroit, & Airports

  • I-94 West to State St. (exit 177)
  • Turn right (north) on State St.
  • Continue on State Street for approximately 2.5 miles to the main campus area.
  • Weill Hall will be on your right.

From: Toledo & South

  • US 23 North to I-94 West (Exit 35)
  • I-94 West to State St. (Exit 177)
  • Turn right (north) on State Street.
  • Continue on State Street for approximately 2.5 miles to the main campus area.
  • Weill Hall will be on your right.

From: Jackson & West

  • I-94 East to State St. (Exit 177)
  • Turn left (north) on State Street.
  • Continue on State Street for approximately 2.5 miles to the main campus area.
  • Weill Hall will be on your right.

From: Flint & North

  • US 23 South to M-14 West (exit 45)
  • M-14 West to Downtown Ann Arbor (exit 3); exit turns into Main St.
  • Take Main St. to Hill Street.
  • Turn left (east) on Hill Street.
  • Turn left (north) on State Street.
  • Weill Hall will be on your right.

Parking

Metered street parking is often available on the surface streets surrounding Weill Hall, including State Street on the west, Monroe Street on the north, and Oakland Avenue on the east, as well as streets slightly further away. In addition, two public parking lots are located within a few blocks of Weill Hall.

The nearest public parking lot is located about three blocks northwest of Weill Hall at the corner of Thompson and Madison Streets. The nearest public parking structure is located a few blocks northeast of Weill Hall at the corner of Forest Avenue and Willard Street. See the University of Michigan parking map for locations. Please note that: 1) Weill Hall is located at "G-10" in the map coordinates; 2) public parking lots are colored red on the map; and 3) the parking lots that are colored blue, yellow and orange are not open to the public.

Bus service

The Ann Arbor Transit Authority (AATA) provides buses that run regularly to and from campus that have stops close to many of the listed hotels. The Number 6 bus picks up near the Hyatt Place, Comfort Inn & Suites, Fairfield Inn, Hampton Inn, and Sheraton Hotel. For more information please visit the AATA website at http://www.theride.org/.

The University of Michigan also provides bus service to and from campus. For more information about Blue Bus routes please visit https://ltp.umich.edu/transit/routes.php

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