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How to get fromCharlotte to Houghton Lakeby plane, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte to Houghton Lake by plane, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Traverse City, drive

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane CLT - TVC
    2. Drive from Traverse-City-Airport-TVC to Houghton Lakecar car
    5h 16m
    $104–500

  2. Bus, taxi via Standish

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Standish, MIbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Standish, MI to Houghton Laketaxi taxi
    21h 7m
    $190–319

  3. Drive 779.2 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Houghton Lakecar car 779.2 mi
    13h 31m
    $143–206

  4. Fly to Mbs International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane CLT - MBS
    2. Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Houghton Laketaxi taxi
    6h 24m
    $182–582

  5. Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane CLT - APN
    2. Drive from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Houghton Lakecar car
    7h 40m
    $112–512

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Graylingbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Grayling to Houghton Laketaxi taxi
    23h 35m
    $230–379

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

Calendar86Weekly Planes
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 775.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Houghton Lake, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charlotte to Houghton Lake. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Charlotte Douglas Airport, walk to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) airport, fly to Traverse City (TVC), then drive to Houghton Lake. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Detroit Bus Station, take the bus to Standish, MI, then take the taxi to Houghton Lake.

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