OBSCURE SUBURBAN/INTERURBAN BUS LINES

MICHIGAN (ADDITIONAL AREAS/LOWER PENINSULA)

Mostly a sampling of bus companies listed in the 1952 Mass Transportation's Directory.

Additional bus companies, listed as existing during additional years or decades, are mentioned in old City Directories, and in the WPA American Guide Series of state guidebooks.


HOLLAND

Intercity Bus Line - connected Holland with Zeeland.

Lake Shore Line - suburban served Macatawa Park, Jension Park, Virginia Park, Central Park, Montello Park, Ottawa Beach, Waukazoo, Beachwood.


JACKSON

Jackson-Howell Bus Line - connected Jackson with Hudson MI and intermediate points.


MANISTEE AREA

Mauzy Bus Line - served Manistee to Filer City, also existed in 1928.


PETOSKEY AREA

Petoskey-Harbor Springs Bus Line - existed in 1930's, possibly evolved to part of Harry Smith's Bus Line.


DETROIT

Canadian American Trailways - existed in 1930's.

Red Star Way Lines - existed in 1930's.


FLINT/PORT HURON

Bad Axe-Port Huron - existed in 1930's.


OBSCURE INTERCITY BUS COMPANIES

Bus companies operating over longer distances than the above suburban and interurban companies, but not listed in the Russell's Guide.

Great Eastern Bus Lines - existed in 1930's.

Hansen Motor Transit Co. - existed in 1930's.

Hiawatha Trails - existed in 1930's.


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