Detroit People Mover
Detroit People Mover
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10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday
7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
About
The Detroit People Mover (DPM) is a fully automated light rail system that operates on an elevated single-track loop in Detroit's central business district. Launched in 1987, the system’s 13 stations provide quick connections between the courts and administrative offices of several levels of government, sports arenas, exhibition centers, major hotels, and commercial, banking and retail districts. Service is frequent and unencumbered by vehicle or pedestrian traffic, and in 2024, the People Mover is operating as a fare-free transit system - no payment needed.
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Suwon, South Korea7 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
If I knew that the People Mover was moving around downtown, we should take that train. However, the day we visited was very cold and windy, therefore we regret we knew train so late. Anyway, we took that mover final moment, and feel so good and very convenient. Luckily, we took the mover without charge, because it was a free serving period, even though it was just 5$.
Written February 13, 2024
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Brooke
Indiana700 contributions
Dec 2024 • Friends
What a neat way to travel around Downtown Detroit. The Detroit People Mover has 13 stations and the fare was free. It circles around a one-way loop. The ride was a bit rough in some spots, but it just added to the charm. Stations had unique artwork. A great way to view Downtown Detroit and the Detroit River/Canada. Glad we went on this!
Written January 7, 2025
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C1arksGir1
West Chester, OH178 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Great value at 0.75 per ride for a near bird's-eye view of the downtown neighborhoods. We rode the loop three times (one to see each side's view and once to capture photos). It's a quick loop but can safely deliver you to the various neighborhods for dining, entertainment or riverwalks. Clean. Safe. Comfortable (especially during rain or snow). Completely automated (no drivers), but security is visible and pops on/off the tram during the loop.
Written November 10, 2023
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Hardy van Niersen
Inverness, FL65 contributions
Jun 2022
we visited Detroit and heard about the people mover from other tourists, and recommend it to anybody who likes to get a short overview of Downtown Detroit.
i was also able to take some really good pictures right out the front of the wagon.
Since they don't have a Big Red Bus this is a GREAT RIDE for only $0.75 :)
i was also able to take some really good pictures right out the front of the wagon.
Since they don't have a Big Red Bus this is a GREAT RIDE for only $0.75 :)
Written June 29, 2022
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CanadianNomad
Niagara Falls, Canada723 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Came to Detroit on a very cold day and decided to use the people mover rather than walk. It only cost $0.75 to use and the complete tour around the city only takes about 20 minutes! It makes quite a few stops so make sure you grab a free little information booklet that shows you all the stops it makes. People movers come around about every 20 minutes.
Written February 19, 2020
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Robert M
Kansas City, MO23 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
This essentially horizontal elevator runs on rails and has wheels that are sorely in need of maintenance. The Q line which is a streetcar is as quiet as a church mouse. It also runs on rails and has steel wheels just like the people mover. Raise the fare a quarter and hire a professional track maintenance company to grind the rails and then turn the wheels to smooth them out.
Otherwise a very convenient And economical way traverse the city core.
Otherwise a very convenient And economical way traverse the city core.
Written January 24, 2023
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gdmiller120
Taylor, MI10 contributions
Dec 2019
Its wonderful! The people mover is a great way to get around, I have used it many times,usually get on from Greektown CasinoIt runs M-S, but the hrs are different,Fri & Sat -@am, so if you are staying out late may sure leave before 1.45., otherwise Mon-Thur,Sun until 12am..The cost is .75 or 1 DPM token, kids under 5 free. Each stop is annouched, so you won't miss your stop.Strollers & wheelchairs are allowd, I believe there are 13 stops.
Written March 6, 2020
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Stacy K
Unionville, MI24 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Listen, this thing is just like a Subway, it's not real pretty, but it gets you where you need to be. It takes 15 minutes to ride the thing around the whole circle and it costs $.75/ride per person. You don't have to wait long for another train to come, I don't think I ever waited more than 5 minutes. The only thing that could be improved is cleanliness. Just bring some hand sanitizer and don't touch the poles LoL.
Written February 26, 2020
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KaInCanada
Ottawa, Canada70 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
Back in 2015, on my 1st trip to Detroit, I rode in the people mover and found it a fun experience. When I visited again in Jan 2023 it was quite different - the stations looked abandoned, escalators not working, and I was left with the only option of climbing a steep, dirty and smelling of urine staircase. The train itself is fine, but I don’t think it’ll last too long. The whole structure is in dire need of an overhaul. Oh, and I forgot to mention - it only operates with coins. No ticket selling machines at the stations at all.
Written February 18, 2023
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Headbanger64
Saginaw, MI46 contributions
Jul 2019
This tiny 3-ish mike track runs in a circle around downtown, and can get you close to all of the major sports arenas and Greektown, no matter where you park in that loop. I used to amuse my twins when they were younger just doing a couple of loops around the track before settling in for lunch in Greektwon. It’s a tiny fee to get on, and you can circle as many times as you want after you’re on!
Written February 15, 2020
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Thanks for asking. For senior residents of the cities of Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck who are age 65 and older, the pass is $10 / per year. Seniors who reside in other cities receive a 50% discount of the standard rate of $100.00.
Written August 24, 2023
Thanks for asking, Barbara. The People Mover circulates around downtown Detroit. Riders can connect to the QLINE streetcar which travels to midtown where the DIA is located.
Written September 8, 2022
Will the people mover be operating for the Elton John concert at Comerica park on 7/18/2022?
Written July 14, 2022
becki1741
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
If you get off and on at different stops, do you pay every time you get back on? TY
Written March 3, 2020
Tokens or $.75 to ride as long as you like. Once you get off you pay again to get back on board.
Written March 5, 2020
How to ride PM on 4-wheel scooter or wheel chair. How to enter the pay-style.
Written December 30, 2019
Hi! Do you think it is okay to ride People mover with 11 year old passed 11:00pm from Grand Circus Park station to Financial district station after a concert at Fox Theatre? Our hotel will be Crown plaza, 2 blocks from Financial district station. Thank you in advance!
Written September 7, 2019
We did it a family of 4 and it was quiet, safe and a lot of fun, around 10:30 until after 11:00
Written September 10, 2019
We recommend using the Park Detroit app for the most up to date information, as pricing may change at surface lots during special events. The majority of People Mover stations are within very short walking distance of both surface lots and parking structures. The city also has on-street parking.
Written August 24, 2023
There are parking opportunities all around the city.
Written August 28, 2019
Hi everyone:
I'm researching the Detroit People Mover for a trip and according to the schedule, there seems to be a gap in services at Grand Circus Park between 5.58 am and 12.32.
Have I just misunderstood the schedule and are there trains all morning?
Otherwise it looks like it runs every 4 minutes or so.
Can anyone help me here?
Thanks in advance
Michael
Written January 24, 2019
Hello.
The difference may be in the interpretation of operating hours. We open M-F at 6:30 AM, Sat at 9:00 AM and Sundays at 12:00 PM. Try viewing our arrival tool on our website (sorry businesses aren't allowed to post links or HTML here) or feel free to call our office with questions.
Thanks for your query.
Written February 7, 2019
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