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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity coaches per day from Houghton to Traverse City. Traveling by coach from Houghton to Traverse City usually takes around 16 hours and 3 minutes, but the fastest Indian Trails coach can make the trip in 11 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 216 mi (347 km) |
| Shortest duration | 11h 45m |
| Cheapest price | £61.28 |
| Most frequent service | Indian Trails |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Houghton to Traverse City?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Houghton to Traverse 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.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trails | 2 | 16h 3m | £97.42 |
Book Indian Trails from Houghton to Traverse City from £61. There are 2 Indian Trails schedules from Houghton to Traverse City and you can expect on average to pay for a Indian Trails ticket to Traverse City. In Houghton, Indian Trails departs to Traverse City from Michigan Tech University, Memorial Union and no other station. In Traverse City, Indian Trails arrives at 115 Hall St and no other station.
An average trip on Indian Trails from Houghton to Traverse City takes 16 hours and 3 minutes , while the fastest available Indian Trails trip will get you to Traverse City in 11 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, Indian Trails offers 2 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Traverse City.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 16 hours and 3 minutes to cover the 216 miles from Houghton to Traverse City. However, the fastest coach only takes 11 hours and 45 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for coach travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go."
The first coach leaves at 22:00 and the last coach leaves at 22:00. To see the times for all coaches from Houghton to Traverse City, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Houghton?
Main departure station: Michigan Tech University, Memorial Union
Most coaches depart from the main station in Houghton.
All coach stations in Houghton:
Michigan Tech University, Memorial Union
Where does the coach arrive in Traverse City?
Main arrival station: 115 Hall St
All coaches from Houghton arrive at one main station in Traverse City.
Coach stations in Traverse City:
115 Hall St
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