Hotels & Transportation
There are several good ways to get around town as a student here even if you don’t own a car. Ann Arbor is often cited as one of the most walkable cities in the country. U-M is considered a bike-friendly campus. All U-M students can ride both the Ann Arbor Transit Authority buses and the U-M buses for free with their student ID (M-Card). Where you decide to live may be influenced by the best transportation options available to you in that location.
Hotels
LOCATION | HOTEL | THE RIDE | U-M BUS | HOTEL SHUTTLE |
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Central Campus | Bell Tower Hotel Ann Arbor Bed and Breakfast Graduate Ann Arbor Residence Inn Ann Arbor Downtown |
#2 #4, #18, #609 #4, #18, #609 #4, #18, #609 |
Commuter South Commuter South N/A N/A |
N/A N/A N/A N/A |
North Ann Arbor | Hampton Inn Ann Arbor North Holiday Inn–Near the U of M Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham Red Roof Plus Residence Inn Ann Arbor |
#2, #2C #2, #2C #2, #2C #2, #2C #2, #2C |
North-East North-East North-East North-East North-East |
M-F: 7-10am and 3-6pm 7 days a week: 5am–10pm M-F: 7-11:30am, 2-6:30pm by reservation N/A N/A |
South Ann Arbor | Comfort Inn & Suites University South Courtyard Ann Arbor Fairfield Inn Hampton Inn Ann Arbor South The Kensington Hotel Sheraton Ann Arbor Hilton Garden Inn TownePlace Suites Lamp Post Inn Stone Chalet Bed and Breakfast Holiday Inn Express & Suites–Briarwood Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites–Boardwalk |
#36 #36 #36 #36 #36 #36 #2, #6, #36 #2, #6, #36 #4 #4 N/A N/A |
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A |
M-F: 9am - 5pm N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A M-F: 8am-4pm by reservation |
N/A - Not available
Transportation
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Company | Contact Info | Company | Contact Info |
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A2 Area MetroRide Amazing Blue Taxi Amazing Ride Ann Arbor Cab ArborBike FareRide |
734-709-1204 734-846-0007 734-780-9122 734-272-8009 arborbike.org 734-845-9222 |
Lyft Maize & Blue Transportation Uber University Taxi of Ann Arbor ZipCar |
lyft.com/cities/ann-arbor 734-864-4160 uber.com/cities/ann-arbor 734-368-4800 zipcar.com/annarbor |
Getting Here
Conveniently located just 30 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Airport, less than an hour from the city of Detroit, and less than five hours from Chicago, Ann Arbor is easy to reach by car, bus, train or plane.
- Greyhound Bus Service, 800-231-2222
- Amtrak Train Service, 800-872-7245
- Detroit Metro Airport
Getting Around Ann Arbor
Once in town, most students choose to walk, bus (for free with your student ID), or bike their way around campus.
- Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (public buses), 734-996-0400
- U-M Parking and Transportation Services
- Current M-Bus information
Bicycles also work well with other alternative transportation options. The AATA's buses all have bike racks on them. Also, zipcars are located around campus for those times you really need a car and U-M students can join at a discounted rate.