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How to get fromEast Lansing to Houghton Lakeby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from East Lansing to Houghton Lake by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Clarebus bus 1488
    2. Take the taxi from Clare to Houghton Laketaxi taxi
    3h 39m
    $62–91

  2. Drive 119.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to Houghton Lakecar car 119.5 mi
    1h 55m
    $22–32

  3. Bus, taxi via WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE

    1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Clarebus bus 1488
    2. Take the taxi from Clare to Houghton Laketaxi taxi
    3h 55m
    $62–91

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  • Distance: 127.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Houghton Lake, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from East Lansing to Houghton Lake. However, you can take the line 15 bus to CATA Trans Center, take the bus to Clare, then take the taxi to Houghton Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from East Lansing to Houghton Lake in around 1h 55m.

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