There are 2 ways to get from Traverse City to Houghton Lake by bus, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Houghton Lake is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Houghton Lake is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $12 - $19.
The distance between Traverse City and Houghton Lake is 71 miles. The road distance is 69.4 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Houghton Lake without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 42m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Traverse City to Houghton Lake, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Houghton Lake is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Traverse City to Houghton Lake.
There are 92+ hotels available in Houghton Lake.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Houghton Lake, MI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Traverse City to Houghton Lake. However, you can take the bus to Manton, MI then take the taxi to Houghton Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Traverse City to Houghton Lake in around 1h 30m.
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Manton, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
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