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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Detroit to Houghton. Traveling by bus from Detroit to Houghton usually takes around 19 hours and 37 minutes, but the fastest Indian Trails bus can make the trip in 18 hours and 40 minutes.
Distance | 428 mi (688 km) |
Shortest duration | 18h 40m |
Cheapest price | RON 529.32 |
Most frequent service | Indian Trails |
Bus lines | 1 |
Price trends for buses from Detroit to Houghton
Monthly avg. prices
What bus companies travel from Detroit to Houghton?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Detroit to Houghton. Indian Trails connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Indian Trails | 3 | 19h 37m | RON 547.76 |
Book Indian Trails from Detroit to Houghton from RON 529. There are 3 trips per day offered by Indian Trails from Detroit to Houghton and you can expect on average to pay for a Indian Trails ticket to Houghton. In Detroit, Indian Trails departs to Houghton from Bus Terminal - 1001 Howard St . In Houghton, Indian Trails arrives at Michigan Tech University, Memorial Union .
An average trip on Indian Trails from Detroit to Houghton takes 19 hours and 37 minutes , while the fastest available Indian Trails trip will get you to Houghton in 18 hours and 40 minutes .
On weekends, Indian Trails offers 3 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Houghton.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 19 hours and 37 minutes to cover the 428 miles from Detroit to Houghton. However, the fastest bus only takes 18 hours and 40 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Detroit to Houghton for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Houghton, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 12:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Detroit to Houghton, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Detroit to Houghton every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Detroit to Houghton; ticket prices start at RON 710.41.
City Information
Detroit
Often stigmatized as a dead city, Detroit is making a huge comeback, and it is fast becoming a hidden gem among travelers. Your first stop should be at the Detroit Institute of Art, the city’s foremost cultural destination. Featuring more than 100 galleries with artworks from masters such as Van Gogh or Diego Rivera, the museum offers tourists hours of artistic immersion and enjoyment. For those wishing to learn more about the history of Motown or Black American communities, the city’s Motown Museum and Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History will be top-tier destinations. Finally, don’t miss out on the chance to catch a performance at the lavish Fox Theater, a national landmark.
As Detroit is the birthplace of Coney dog, it would be a huge miss if you pass up the chance to try out this masterpiece. One of the locals’ favorite Coney dog establishments is Lafayette Coney Island. Detroit’s craft beer scene is also quite lively, and some famous local brands include Batch Brewing Company and Detroit Beer Co.
The principal bus terminal in the city is on Howard St, where travelers can catch buses run by Greyhound, Indian Trails or Barons Bus. You can also catch Amtrak trains at the train station in New Center, north of downtown Detroit. Detroit is served by Amtrak’s Wolverine line. The city’s main airport is the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which is located in nearby Romulus.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Detroit?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Bus Terminal - 1001 Howard St
Located near hip Corktown, the Detroit Greyhound Bus Station is minutes away from local breweries, diverse restaurants, and a vibrant nightlife. Besides Greyhound, many other bus carriers serve this station, including Indian Trails, Barons Bus Lines, Miller Transportation, and Jefferson Lines. For travelers’ convenience, the station offers massive parking lots, clean restrooms, and lockers to rent. The station is a short walk from several local bus stops, and about a 15 minute walk from the closest light rail station to connect to neighborhoods throughout Detroit.
All bus stations in Detroit:
Bus Terminal - 1001 Howard St
Where does the bus arrive in Houghton?
Main arrival station: Michigan Tech University, Memorial Union
All buses from Detroit arrive at one main station in Houghton.
All bus stations in Houghton:
Michigan Tech University, Memorial Union
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