Shuttle Transportation – Airport and Bus Stations

The Office of Campus Safety contracts with Detroit Airport Town Cars to provide transportation to and from Detroit Metropolitan Airport on request, subject to the requirements and limitations listed below.  The cost for this transportation is $100 each way, or $50 each way for students traveling together.  It is important to note that all students who wish to utilize this service must complete the transportation request form at least one week in advance of the travel date.  Questions about this service should be emailed to csafety@albion.edu.

During the beginning and ending of semesters, every effort is made to group students together to reduce the cost to $50 per student.  Students may request to be grouped with other students to reduce the cost; however, this can result in students having to leave campus several hours before their flight is scheduled to depart and/or longer wait times at the airport until a scheduled pickup.

Arranging Transportation to and/or from Detroit Metro Airport

Note: All requests for transportation must be made at least one week in advance.

• After you have made your flight arrangements, complete the Shuttle Transportation Form, provide the required information, and click ‘send’. After this information has been received, Campus Safety will contact you to confirm the arrangements for your transportation to or from the airport. This contact will be made within two business days your travel date. The cost for the shuttle is $100.00 each way for students travelling alone, or $50.00 each way for students travelling together. No cash is needed before you take the shuttle; the charge will be placed on your student account afterwards.
• You are responsible for contacting Campus Safety as soon as possible if your plans change or you make other transportation arrangements. If you do not do so, you may be charged for the cost of the shuttle.
• The College is not responsible for costs incurred by students utilizing this service who miss flights due to weather or traffic conditions.

Requirements and Limitations

• Airport shuttles are only offered to currently enrolled Albion students.
• Shuttles are not available on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Homecoming, or Graduation.
• Shuttles may be delayed or cancelled due to inclement weather, traffic conditions, or other circumstances. The College is not responsible for reimbursing students for costs associated with missed flights in these instances.
• Shuttle availability is based on a first come, first serve basis.
• Shuttles are not available for student organizations, classes, athletic teams, or other groups travelling to or from the airport.
• Emotional Support Animals are not permitted to be transported in airport shuttles to or from the airport.

Transportation by Train or Bus:

To or from Albion:

Campus Safety provides free transportation for students to or from the Albion Train/Bus station. An Amtrak departs Albion daily at 8:19 a.m. for Chicago, and at 9:53 p.m. for Detroit. There is also a bus that leaves Albion at 4:05 p.m. daily for Chicago, and 11:10 p.m. for Detroit. Students should call Campus Safety 30 minutes prior to their departure time from or arrival time at the Albion Train station.

Campus Safety does not provide transportation to any bus or train stations outside of Albion.