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How to get fromPontiac to Houghton Lakeby bus, taxi, car, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Pontiac to Houghton Lake by bus, taxi, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Pinconningbus bus 1485
    2. Take the taxi from Pinconning to Houghton Laketaxi taxi
    4h 1m
    $89–128

  2. Drive 159 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pontiac to Houghton Lakecar car 159 mi
    2h 41m
    $29–42

  3. Train, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane DTW - MBS
    3. Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Houghton Laketaxi taxi
    5h 8m
    $148–473

  4. Bus, taxi via Standish

    1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Standish, MIbus bus 1485
    2. Take the taxi from Standish, MI to Houghton Laketaxi taxi
    4h 7m
    $86–120

Detroit (DTW) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pontiac to Houghton Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 166.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Pontiac to Houghton Lake. However, you can take the bus to Pinconning then take the taxi to Houghton Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Pontiac to Houghton Lake in around 2h 41m.

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