What is the cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Houghton?

The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Houghton is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Traverse City to Houghton?

The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Houghton is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $100 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Traverse City and Houghton?

No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Houghton. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Houghton, MI via St. Ignace Transportation Center and Escanaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

How far is it from Traverse City to Houghton?

The distance between Traverse City and Houghton is 231 miles. The road distance is 363.5 miles.

How do I travel from Traverse City to Houghton without a car?

The best way to get from Traverse City to Houghton without a car is to bus which takes 13h 5m and costs $80 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Traverse City to Houghton?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Traverse City to Houghton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Traverse City to Houghton bus from?

Traverse City to Houghton bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.

Bus or fly from Traverse City to Houghton?

The best way to get from Traverse City to Houghton is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $100 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 13h 5m.

Where does the Traverse City to Houghton bus arrive?

Traverse City to Houghton bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at St. Ignace station.

Can I drive from Traverse City to Houghton?

Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Houghton is 364 miles. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Traverse City to Houghton.

Where can I stay near Houghton?

There are 30+ hotels available in Houghton.

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There are 3 ways to get from Traverse City to Houghton by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX)plane TVC - CMX
4h 18m
$104–418
Drive 361.4 mi
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1. Drive from Traverse City to Houghtoncar 361.4 mi
7h 11m
$66–96
Bus
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to St. Ignacebus
2. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Escanaba, MIbus
3. Take the bus from Escanaba to Houghton, MIbus
13h 5m
$81–153

Traverse City to Houghton by bus

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Distance: 229.6 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Houghton, MI, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Houghton, MI via St. Ignace Transportation Center and Escanaba in around 13h 5m.

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