Ann Arbor - Detroit People

bob · 08-12-2005, 03:26 PM

Is there a better way to get from the Detroit airport to Ann Arbor than a cab (I'm not going to have a rentral car)?

I just scored a ND - Michigan ticket!!!

Thanks,
Bob

BigJohn&TheLions · 08-12-2005, 03:40 PM

Nope. Public transportation is nonexistant in the region. They need to have a stop on the Amtrak for the airport, with a shuttle bus then running from the train to the airport. That would at least help, even though it would not be a proper solution.

bob · 08-12-2005, 03:48 PM

Ok, well that sucks. Thanks for the info though.

Neuqua · 08-12-2005, 03:57 PM

I hope Michigan does not take their home opener too lightly. The Huskies are not just coming up for a payday, we want to win this thing.

bob · 08-12-2005, 04:04 PM

I'm a Notre Dame fan.....

BigJohn&TheLions · 08-12-2005, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bob

I'm a Notre Dame fan.....

Make sure you tell this to everyone in Ann Arbor... especially if they are carrying broken bottles and bats!

Lathum · 08-12-2005, 04:29 PM

how far apart are they? If u are staying in a hotel you may be able to use a shared ride service like super shuttle or something

ice4277 · 08-12-2005, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Neuqua

I hope Michigan does not take their home opener too lightly. The Huskies are not just coming up for a payday, we want to win this thing.

I agree, I think it will be a good game. Also, my first Michigan game in a couple of seasons, so I am pumped for that.

You going to be in Ann Arbor for it?

Wolfpack · 08-12-2005, 04:34 PM

Airport is about 30 minutes from Ann Arbor. Of course, that's on a normal day. On Notre Dame game day, I suspect unless you get there earlier, you'll be spending a lot more than that just getting from the interstate to the stadium.

Neuqua · 08-12-2005, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ice4277

I agree, I think it will be a good game. Also, my first Michigan game in a couple of seasons, so I am pumped for that.

You going to be in Ann Arbor for it?

Still trying to get plans together. It would be an incredible experience.

ice4277 · 08-12-2005, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Neuqua

Still trying to get plans together. It would be an incredible experience.

PM me if you end up going. We can drink beers beforehand.

bob · 08-12-2005, 04:48 PM

Ok, another question, in case we do get a car. What is the parking situation like for gameday? Game is at noon, should we just get there the night before?

ice4277 · 08-12-2005, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bob

Ok, another question, in case we do get a car. What is the parking situation like for gameday? Game is at noon, should we just get there the night before?

You should be able to find plenty of parking before the game. If you're interested in tailgating, by far the best place is the golf course right across the street from the stadium. Its best to get there early, but you definitely wouldn't have to get there the night before.

sooner333 · 08-12-2005, 05:18 PM

I was there for the Northwestern-Michigan game, parked at some church that was charging for parking, it might have been like 10 or 15 bucks.

Balldog · 08-12-2005, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bob

Is there a better way to get from the Detroit airport to Ann Arbor than a cab (I'm not going to have a rentral car)?

I just scored a ND - Michigan ticket!!!

Thanks,
Bob

I'd sell the ticket.

BigJohn&TheLions · 08-12-2005, 07:26 PM

I have NEVER paid for parking at a Michigan game. I just pull into a subdivision, find a spot, then walk for about 1/2 mile.

Solecismic · 08-12-2005, 11:14 PM

We lived about a mile away. We knew it was time to leave for the game when people started parking on our street.

Grid Iron · 08-12-2005, 11:18 PM

Take a shuttle. I always did when I went to school there. Used to cost $20 each way, but that was 10 years ago.

BigJohn&TheLions · 08-12-2005, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Solecismic

We lived about a mile away. We knew it was time to leave for the game when people started parking on our street.

So Jim... Starting next year can I just park at your place? (I helped pay for it!)

sterlingice · 08-13-2005, 01:46 AM

The only time I've been to Ann Arbor, three of us guys were on our way up to upstate New York to visit one guy's parents before he went into the Navy. We decided to go through Michigan and Canada and cross over at Niagra since every time he drove through Ohio, something horrible happened to his car. We stopped at a Burger King to grab some good before heading into Canada and decided to take a break and eat outside the car since the restaurant part was closed. While eating, we were offered some "reefer" by a really stoned guy outside. We hastily finished eating and escaped to Canada.

SI

Solecismic · 08-13-2005, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BigJohn&TheLions

So Jim... Starting next year can I just park at your place? (I helped pay for it!)

Sure, I guess. But the new place is about a 22-mile walk from the stadium. I think you can do much better for free.

Passacaglia · 08-13-2005, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Grid Iron

Take a shuttle. I always did when I went to school there. Used to cost $20 each way, but that was 10 years ago.

This is the way to go. The shuttle takes you the Union, then you can walk to the stadium. Don't know what it's like on game days, though.

bosshogg23 · 08-14-2005, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ice4277

You should be able to find plenty of parking before the game. If you're interested in tailgating, by far the best place is the golf course right across the street from the stadium. Its best to get there early, but you definitely wouldn't have to get there the night before.

Golf course is definitely the best. My bachelor party started there in 2003 before the Notre Dame game(38-0 Michigan!). We got there about 9am for a 3:30 game and people were arriving as late as 2pm to get a quick burger cooked.

BigJohn&TheLions · 08-24-2005, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Solecismic

Sure, I guess. But the new place is about a 22-mile walk from the stadium. I think you can do much better for free.

Thanks! I could use the exercise since I seem to sit in front of my computer for seemingly endless hours at a time for some reason...

08-12-2005, 03:40 PM	#2
BigJohn&TheLions College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New York	Nope. Public transportation is nonexistant in the region. They need to have a stop on the Amtrak for the airport, with a shuttle bus then running from the train to the airport. That would at least help, even though it would not be a proper solution. __________________ In the immortal words of a great alcoholic, "Can't we all just get along?"

08-12-2005, 03:57 PM	#4
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	I hope Michigan does not take their home opener too lightly. The Huskies are not just coming up for a payday, we want to win this thing. __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?

08-12-2005, 07:26 PM	#16
BigJohn&TheLions College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New York	I have NEVER paid for parking at a Michigan game. I just pull into a subdivision, find a spot, then walk for about 1/2 mile. __________________ In the immortal words of a great alcoholic, "Can't we all just get along?"

08-12-2005, 11:18 PM	#18
Grid Iron Ice Cream Man Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Bay Area	Take a shuttle. I always did when I went to school there. Used to cost $20 each way, but that was 10 years ago. __________________ Follow the story of the Oregon Ice of the Continental Football League.

08-13-2005, 01:46 AM	#20
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	The only time I've been to Ann Arbor, three of us guys were on our way up to upstate New York to visit one guy's parents before he went into the Navy. We decided to go through Michigan and Canada and cross over at Niagra since every time he drove through Ohio, something horrible happened to his car. We stopped at a Burger King to grab some good before heading into Canada and decided to take a break and eat outside the car since the restaurant part was closed. While eating, we were offered some "reefer" by a really stoned guy outside. We hastily finished eating and escaped to Canada. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 08-13-2005 at 01:46 AM.

08-12-2005, 03:48 PM	#3
bob College Starter Join Date: Oct 2004	Ok, well that sucks. Thanks for the info though.

08-12-2005, 04:04 PM	#5
bob College Starter Join Date: Oct 2004	I'm a Notre Dame fan.....

08-12-2005, 04:29 PM	#7
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	how far apart are they? If u are staying in a hotel you may be able to use a shared ride service like super shuttle or something

08-12-2005, 04:34 PM	#9
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	Airport is about 30 minutes from Ann Arbor. Of course, that's on a normal day. On Notre Dame game day, I suspect unless you get there earlier, you'll be spending a lot more than that just getting from the interstate to the stadium.

08-12-2005, 04:48 PM	#12
bob College Starter Join Date: Oct 2004	Ok, another question, in case we do get a car. What is the parking situation like for gameday? Game is at noon, should we just get there the night before?

08-12-2005, 05:18 PM	#14
sooner333 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Norman, OK	I was there for the Northwestern-Michigan game, parked at some church that was charging for parking, it might have been like 10 or 15 bucks.

08-12-2005, 11:14 PM	#17
Solecismic Solecismic Software Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Canton, OH	We lived about a mile away. We knew it was time to leave for the game when people started parking on our street.

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