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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Escanaba to Houghton Lake. Traveling by bus from Escanaba to Houghton Lake usually takes around 12 hours and 13 minutes, but the fastest Indian Trails bus can make the trip in 7 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 150 mi (241 km) |
| Shortest duration | 7h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $58.00 |
| Most frequent service | Indian Trails |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Escanaba to Houghton Lake?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Escanaba to Houghton Lake. 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 | 12h 13m | $81.50 |
Book Indian Trails from Escanaba to Houghton Lake from $58. There are 2 trips per day offered by Indian Trails from Escanaba to Houghton Lake and you can expect on average to pay for a Indian Trails ticket to Houghton Lake. In Escanaba, Indian Trails departs to Houghton Lake from 2901 27th Ave North . In Houghton Lake, Indian Trails arrives at B&B Market gas station .
An average trip on Indian Trails from Escanaba to Houghton Lake takes 12 hours and 13 minutes , while the fastest available Indian Trails trip will get you to Houghton Lake in 7 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, Indian Trails offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Houghton Lake.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 12 hours and 13 minutes to cover the 150 miles from Escanaba to Houghton Lake. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 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 bus 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 bus 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 bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 2:00am and the last bus leaves at 2:00am. To see the times for all buses from Escanaba to Houghton Lake, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Escanaba?
Main departure station: 2901 27th Ave North
Most buses depart from the main station in Escanaba.
All bus stations in Escanaba:
2901 27th Ave North
Where does the bus arrive in Houghton Lake?
Main arrival station: B&B Market gas station
All buses from Escanaba arrive at one main station in Houghton Lake.
All bus stations in Houghton Lake:
B&B Market gas station
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