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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Houghton Lakeby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Houghton Lake by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Cadillacbus bus 1484
    2. Take the taxi from Cadillac to Houghton Laketaxi taxi
    3h 39m
    $93–126

  2. Drive 131.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Houghton Lakecar car 131.3 mi
    2h 12m
    $24–35

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MIbus bus 1484
    2. Drive from Big Rapids, MI to Houghton Lakecar car
    2h 46m
    $25–47

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  • Distance: 139.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Houghton Lake, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Rapids to Houghton Lake. However, you can take the bus to Cadillac then take the taxi to Houghton Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Grand Rapids to Houghton Lake in around 2h 12m.

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