90-minute link between DTW and Windsor via AirFrance Bus
The AirFrance Bus Windsor-Detroit Metro coach runs between downtown Windsor, Ontario and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, usually in about 60–90 minutes depending on border traffic. It’s a dedicated airport coach, not a city bus, and it connects directly to DTW’s McNamara Terminal, where Air France and Delta operate international flights. You ride in a standard coach with luggage stored underneath, so full-size checked bags are fine.
Pickup and drop-off on the Michigan side is at DTW’s McNamara Terminal (the Evans terminal is not served), right at the international departures area near the main entrance. On the Canadian side, the coach serves a central stop in Windsor; schedules and exact stop details can change, so confirm the current Windsor address and departure bay before you book. Cross-border rules apply, so you need a valid passport and any required visas for both the U.S. and Canada.
Schedules are built around Air France flight times into and out of Detroit, typically with at least one bus timed for the evening AF flight and one for the morning departure. Expect fewer runs on some weekdays and during off-peak seasons, and stronger coverage on days when AF operates its DTW–CDG service. You want your coach to arrive at McNamara at least 2–3 hours before an international departure, so aim for an earlier slot if you see multiple options.
Fares are usually set in Canadian dollars when booking from Windsor and can fluctuate slightly with season and airline coordination, so check the current CAD price before you lock anything in. Tickets are often tied to an Air France booking reference, so have your AF or codeshare flight number handy when reserving. Kids, seniors, or staff may have specific fare categories; don’t assume a flat rate for everyone in the group without checking the fine print.
Customs and immigration happen at the Windsor–Detroit border crossing, not at the airport terminal, so the bus timetable already bakes in that stop. Border waits can stretch the coach ride from 60 up to 90+ minutes during Sunday evenings or holiday peaks, and officers may board the bus to check documents one by one. Build at least an extra 30-minute buffer into your airport arrival window in case the crossing slows down.
Practical tip: book the bus and your Air France ticket on the same reservation when possible, so if the coach or AF flight shifts by 30–60 minutes, you have one point of contact to fix both.