What is the cheapest way to get from Jacksonville to Houghton Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville to Houghton Lake is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 19h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jacksonville to Houghton Lake?

The fastest way to get from Jacksonville to Houghton Lake is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 29m and costs $190 - $650.

How far is it from Jacksonville to Houghton Lake?

The distance between Jacksonville and Houghton Lake is 1013 miles. The road distance is 1165.6 miles.

How do I travel from Jacksonville to Houghton Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Jacksonville to Houghton Lake without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 31h 55m and costs $290 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Jacksonville to Houghton Lake?

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Jacksonville to Houghton Lake, including transfers.

Can I drive from Jacksonville to Houghton Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville to Houghton Lake is 1166 miles. It takes approximately 19h 47m to drive from Jacksonville to Houghton Lake.

Where can I stay near Houghton Lake?

There are 78+ hotels available in Houghton Lake.

Jacksonville to Houghton Lake - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Jacksonville to Houghton Lake by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Mbs International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane JAX - MBS
2. Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Houghton Laketaxi
7h 29m
$197–613
Fly to Traverse City, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Traverse City (TVC)plane JAX - TVC
2. Drive from Traverse-City-Airport-TVC to Houghton Lakecar
7h 49m
$124–571
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Graylingbus
4. Take the taxi from Grayling to Houghton Laketaxi
31h 55m
$298–509
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Toledotrain
2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Clarebus
4. Take the taxi from Clare to Houghton Laketaxi
40h 40m
$538–1,073
Drive 1,158.8 mi
1. Drive from Jacksonville to Houghton Lakecar 1,158.8 mi
19h 47m
$212–306
Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane JAX - APN
2. Drive from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Houghton Lakecar
9h 24m
$132–583

Jacksonville (JAX) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) flights

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5h 53mAverage Duration

$102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,007 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Jacksonville to Houghton Lake. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Jia, walk to Jacksonville (JAX) airport, fly to Mbs International Airport (MBS), then take the taxi to Houghton Lake. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Detroit Bus Station, take the bus to Grayling, then take the taxi to Houghton Lake.

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