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Journey Information
There are 8 intercity buses per day from East Lansing to Houghton. Traveling by bus from East Lansing to Houghton usually takes around 16 hours and 51 minutes, but the fastest Indian Trails bus can make the trip in 15 hours and 20 minutes.
Distance | 363 mi (584 km) |
Shortest duration | 15h 20m |
Cheapest price | DKK 689.13 |
Most frequent service | Indian Trails |
Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from East Lansing to Houghton?
Bus tickets for a trip from East Lansing to Houghton cost DKK 719.62 on average. Bus tickets on this route can be a bit expensive due to the length of the trip. But even with a higher price tag, taking the bus is often more affordable than flying to Houghton. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Monthly average prices
What bus companies travel from East Lansing to Houghton?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from East Lansing 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 | 8 | 16h 51m | DKK 720.46 |
Book Indian Trails from East Lansing to Houghton from DKK 689. There are 8 trips per day offered by Indian Trails from East Lansing to Houghton and you can expect on average to pay for a Indian Trails ticket to Houghton. In East Lansing, Indian Trails departs to Houghton from 1240 S. Harrison and one other station. In Houghton, Indian Trails arrives at Michigan Tech University, Memorial Union .
An average trip on Indian Trails from East Lansing to Houghton takes 16 hours and 51 minutes , while the fastest available Indian Trails trip will get you to Houghton in 15 hours and 20 minutes .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 16 hours and 51 minutes to cover the 363 miles from East Lansing to Houghton. However, the fastest bus only takes 15 hours and 20 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.
The first bus leaves at 12:00pm and the last bus leaves at 4:00pm. To see the times for all buses from East Lansing to Houghton, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 8 scheduled buses that travel from East Lansing 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 East Lansing to Houghton; ticket prices start at DKK 1,009.33.
City Information
East Lansing
East Lansing, a city shockingly located just east of Lansing, is primarily known as the home of Michigan State University. In fact, around half of its population is composed of students, and some of the city's most visited attractions are situated on the college campus. Among them are the historic W. J. Beal Botanical Garden, the 104-foot-tall Beaumont Tower, the contemporary Broad Art Museum, and the renowned Wharton Center for Performing Arts. Aside from its vibrant college life, East Lansing is also known for its yearly events, such as The East Lansing Film Festival, the largest of its kind in the entire state.
Lake Lansing is a go-to for swimming, fishing, or just getting some fresh air, but you'll also find parks and golf courses all around the city. The tree-lined Grand River Avenue divides the MSU campus from the rest of the city; find some of the city's best shopping and dining in the Grand River area, including HopCat, Beggar's Banquet, and Barrio East Lansing.
Public transit buses connect East Lansing to the closest airport, the Capital Region International Airport. However, it's also easy to take an intercity bus to nearby travel hubs, Detroit and Chicago, by booking a ticket with Greyhound, Indian Trails, or Jefferson Lines. East Lansing is a stop on Amtrak's Blue Water line, which makes train travel in and out of the city a breeze.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in East Lansing?
Main departure station: East Lansing (Michigan Flyer)
East Lansing has two bus stations with service to Houghton.
All bus stations in East Lansing:
East Lansing (Michigan Flyer)
1240 S. Harrison
Where does the bus arrive in Houghton?
Main arrival station: Michigan Tech University, Memorial Union
All buses from East Lansing arrive at one main station in Houghton.
All bus stations in Houghton:
Michigan Tech University, Memorial Union
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