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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Townsend Dr | Detroit Bus Station | Cheapest | |||||
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 | Townsend Dr | Amtrak Station | No tags | |||||
| Townsend Dr | Detroit Bus Station | No tags | |||||
| Townsend Dr | Amtrak Station | No tags |
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Get from Houghton to Detroit
The journey takes about 18 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $123, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Houghton to Detroit, MI by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Houghton to Detroit?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houghton to Detroit start from $123. The average price for this route is around $123. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Houghton to Detroit?
The average bus trip duration from Houghton to Detroit is 18h 10m, covering a distance of 426 miles (687 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 5m and is operated by Indian Trails.
Which bus companies service the Houghton to Detroit route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Indian Trails, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Houghton to Detroit?
The earliest bus departs from Houghton to Detroit at 10:30pm. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houghton to Detroit?
A bus trip from Houghton to Detroit generates an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Houghton to Detroit?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houghton to Detroit?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Indian Trails has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Houghton to Detroit?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houghton to Detroit?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Houghton to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $116To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houghton to Detroit, MI, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $116 to $264 for a bus ticket from Houghton to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $116 which is on 2025-12-03.
