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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Houghton to Howard City. Traveling by bus from Houghton to Howard City usually takes around 16 hours and 13 minutes, but the fastest Indian Trails bus can make the trip in 15 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 298 mi (480 km) |
| Shortest duration | 15h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $131.77 |
| Most frequent service | Indian Trails |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Houghton to Howard City?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Houghton to Howard City. Indian Trails is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trails | 2 | 16h 13m | $145.50 |
Book Indian Trails from Houghton to Howard City from $132. There are 2 Indian Trails schedules from Houghton to Howard City and you can expect on average to pay for a Indian Trails ticket to Howard City. In Houghton, Indian Trails departs to Howard City from Michigan Tech University, Memorial Union and no other station. In Howard City, Indian Trails arrives at 117 W. Williams Street and no other station.
An average trip on Indian Trails from Houghton to Howard City takes 16 hours and 13 minutes , while the fastest available Indian Trails trip will get you to Howard City in 15 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, Indian Trails offers 2 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Howard City.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 16 hours and 13 minutes to cover the 480 kilometers from Houghton to Howard City. However, the fastest bus only takes 15 hours and 15 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 10:00pm and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Houghton to Howard City, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Houghton?
Main departure station: Michigan Tech University, Memorial Union
Most buses depart from the main station in Houghton.
All bus stations in Houghton:
Michigan Tech University, Memorial Union
Where does the bus arrive in Howard City?
Main arrival station: 117 W. Williams Street
All buses from Houghton arrive at one main station in Howard City.
Bus stations in Howard City:
117 W. Williams Street
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