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How to get fromIthaca to Houghton Lakeby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ithaca to Houghton Lake by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Clare

    best
    1. Take the bus from Alma College Bookstore to Clarebus bus 1488
    2. Take the taxi from Clare to Houghton Laketaxi taxi
    1h 39m
    $71–97

  2. Drive 77.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Ithaca to Houghton Lakecar car 77.6 mi
    1h 17m
    $15–21

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ithaca to Houghton Laketaxi taxi 77.6 mi
    1h 17m
    $90–120

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Alma College Bookstore to Graylingbus bus 1488
    2. Take the taxi from Grayling to Houghton Laketaxi taxi
    2h 48m
    $120–166

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  • Distance: 81.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Ithaca to Houghton Lake. However, you can take the taxi to Alma College Bookstore, take the bus to Clare, then take the taxi to Houghton Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Ithaca to Houghton Lake in around 1h 17m.

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