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DDOT 5 bus

Van Dyke-Lafayette

56 % on time

DDOT 5 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The DDOT 5 - Van Dyke-Lafayette bus serves 71 bus stops in the Detroit area departing from Rosa Parks Transit Center / Bay 11 and ending at 8 Mile / Bel Air Center. Scroll down to see upcoming 5 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 5 bus times will be displayed. The full 5 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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DDOT Van Dyke-Lafayette map

DDOT 5 bus route map

The DDOT 5 - Van Dyke-Lafayette bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the DDOT 5 bus to help you plan your trip on DDOT. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 5 bus is approaching your stop.

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DDOT 5 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 5 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by DDOT so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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DDOT 5 bus Service Frequency

The next 5 bus leaves Rosa Parks Transit Center / Bay 11 at 4:23 PM, and arrives at 8 Mile / Bel Air Center at 5:11 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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DDOT 5 bus On-Time Performance

56 % on time

56% of riders report that the DDOT 5 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 57 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 5 bus. Compared to other DDOT lines, the 5 bus is ranked 29 out of 37 DDOT lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official DDOT metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 5 by opening the Transit app.

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DDOT 5 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next DDOT 5 bus depart from Rosa Parks Transit Center / Bay 11?

    The next 5 bus leaves Rosa Parks Transit Center / Bay 11 at 4:23 PM, and arrives at 8 Mile / Bel Air Center at 5:11 PM. The total trip time for the next DDOT 5 bus is 48 min.

  • Is the DDOT 5 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the DDOT 5 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next DDOT 5 bus arrive?

    You can see the next DDOT 5 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 5 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the DDOT 5 bus?

    There are 71 stops on the DDOT 5 bus.

  • Is the DDOT 5 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on DDOT 5 bus crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your bus stop.

  • Is the DDOT 5 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the DDOT 5 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest DDOT 5 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 5 bus stop to where you are.

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