There are 3 ways to get from Jackson to Houghton Lake by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Jackson Transportation to Clarebus 1488
- Take the taxi from Clare to Houghton Laketaxi
4h 6m$67–97Drive 154.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jackson to Houghton Lakecar 154.7 mi
2h 29m$29–41Bus, taxi via Lansing
- Take the bus from Jackson Transportation to Lansing, MIbus
- Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Clarebus
- Take the taxi from Clare to Houghton Laketaxi
4h 36m$69–111
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Houghton Lake is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Houghton Lake is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $28 - $45.
The distance between Jackson and Houghton Lake is 164 miles. The road distance is 155.6 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Houghton Lake without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 6m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Jackson to Houghton Lake, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Houghton Lake is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Jackson to Houghton Lake.
There are 77+ hotels available in Houghton Lake.
What companies run services between Jackson, MI, USA and Houghton Lake, MI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Jackson to Houghton Lake. However, you can take the bus to Clare then take the taxi to Houghton Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Jackson to Houghton Lake in around 2h 29m.
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Jackson Transportation to Clare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Jackson Transportation to Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–22
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Lansing, MI to Clare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $45–55
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