There are 6 ways to get from Alpena to Kalamazoo by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
best- Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane APN - AZO
5h 27m$81–356Drive 289.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alpena to Kalamazoocar 289.2 mi
5h 11m$53–77Bus, train
- Take the bus from Alpena to Bay Citybus
- Take the bus from Bay City to Flintbus
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Kalamazootrain
9h 32m$107–181Fly to Detroit, train
- Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Detroit (DTW)plane APN - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Kalamazootrain
5h 54m$161–576Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane APN - GRR
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoobus
7h 42m$93–392Bus
- Take the bus from Alpena to Bay Citybus
- Take the bus from Bay City to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
11h 39m$76–137
Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alpena to Kalamazoo is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Alpena to Kalamazoo is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Alpena to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Alpena and arriving at Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Bay City and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
The distance between Alpena and Kalamazoo is 239 miles. The road distance is 290.9 miles.
The best way to get from Alpena to Kalamazoo without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 32m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Alpena to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
Alpena to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Alpena station.
The best way to get from Alpena to Kalamazoo is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $80 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 11h 39m.
Alpena to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Bay City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alpena to Kalamazoo is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Alpena to Kalamazoo.
What companies run services between Alpena, MI, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
Delta flies from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alpena to Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Alpena, Bay City, and Detroit Bus Station in around 11h 39m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Alpena County Regional Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Alpena County Regional Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Alpena County Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alpena to Bay City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Bay City to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alpena to Bay City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Bay City to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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