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How to get fromHoughton, MI to Detroitby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Houghton, MI to Detroit by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Houghton County Memorial Airport

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    1. Fly from Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane CMX - DTW
    7h 12m
    $120–585

  2. Drive  540.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Houghton, MI to Detroitcar car 540.8 mi
    9h 34m
    $99–143

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houghton, MI to Green Bay, WI - Transitbus bus 1490
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    19h 30m
    $120–197

  4. Bus to Sawyer International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Houghton, MI to Gwinnbus bus
    2. Fly from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MQT - DTW
    6h 38m
    $111–520

  5. Bus to Delta County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Houghton, MI to Escanababus bus
    2. Fly from Delta County Airport (ESC) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ESC - DTW
    7h 36m
    $121–523

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Houghton, MI to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train
    19h 39m
    $149–315

Houghton, MI to Detroit by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration19h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Houghton, MI, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

United Airlines flies from Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) to Detroit (DTW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Houghton, MI to Detroit Bus Station via Green Bay Transit Center in around 19h 30m.

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