Parking suggestion for a visiting fan

[DesertCoug55]

Hello Everyone,
I'm a BYU fan that will be traveling to Ann Arbor for the game on the 26th and I couldn't be more excited. The Big House is on my Bucket List (who doesn't have it on their list?). You guys have one of the most respected programs in the nation.

I was just wondering what the post game traffic is like after a UM game and what your suggestion would be for parking? I don't mind walking a few miles if it will get me to the Freeway faster. I will be flying out that night so I'm also open to taking the shuttle to the Airport, but I know sometimes those are not any faster.

TIA and I wish your team all the best!

P.s. Have you heard and rumblings about start time?

 

[BigHouse_00]

We park at the garage on the corner of South Forest and South University. It's around a mile walk to the Stadium. We have dinner somewhere along South University after to game to let traffic clear and then it's usually not a problem to get out of the area by taking Wastenaw Ave to I-94. Of course, I don't know where you're staying, but we've been doing this for over 25 years and traffic isn't much of an issue. I'd advise you to avoid State Street and Main St/Ann Arbor - Saline Road.

 

[BigHouse_00]

P.S. The way I'm suggesting is perfect for getting to the airport after the game. I haven't heard anything official about the start time, but I think there's a good chance of it being a 3:30 game based on the remainder of the Big Ten schedule that day.

 

[michnittlion]

What time is your flight Saturday evening? Can you change that? If it's a 3:30 PM start, I simply can't see a way to see the entire game and make a 9 PM or earlier flight out of DTW.

BigHouse is right, traffic is much easier if you park north of the stadium and then take Washtenaw to I-94. But still figure: 7 PM end, 20 minute walk to the car, 45 minute drive to DTW, time to drop off a rental (rental car facilities are in an awful location in relation to the terminals at Detroit), et cetera .....

 

[Tito Cordero]

What time is your flight Saturday evening? Can you change that? If it's a 3:30 PM start, I simply can't see a way to see the entire game and make a 9 PM or earlier flight out of DTW.

BigHouse is right, traffic is much easier if you park north of the stadium and then take Washtenaw to I-94. But still figure: 7 PM end, 20 minute walk to the car, 45 minute drive to DTW, time to drop off a rental (rental car facilities are in an awful location in relation to the terminals at Detroit), et cetera .....

 

[Tito Cordero]

Agreed. His flight would have to be at 10:30 or 11 pm if it's a 3:30 game.

 

[CancunLive]

Good advice but Washtenaw doesn't intersect 1-94. Take it to US-23 and head south to I-94 East to get to the airport.

 

[BigHouse_00]

Good advice but Washtenaw doesn't intersect 1-94. Take it to US-23 and head south to I-94 East to get to the airport.

 

[BigHouse_00]

Good advice but Washtenaw doesn't intersect 1-94. Take it to US-23 and head south to I-94 East to get to the airport.

You're right my bad. I totally forgot about the US-23 portion of the drive. It's only for a mile or two, but it's an important 1-2 miles.