There are 5 ways to get from Alpena to Minnesota 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
best- Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane APN - MSP
7h 59m$121–516Drive 597.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alpena to Minneapoliscar 597.3 mi
11h 15m$109–158Bus
- Take the bus from Alpena to St. Ignacebus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Ironwoodbus
- Take the bus from Ironwood to Duluth Transportation Center Eastbus
- Take the bus from Duluth to Minneapolisbus
18h 19m$156–267Bus, train
- Take the bus from Alpena to Flint Amtrakbus
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
20h 21m$252–514Bus via Green Bay
- Take the bus from Alpena to St. Ignacebus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Escanaba, MIbus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Green Bay, WI - Transitbus
- Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
18h 29m$122–242
Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alpena to Minnesota is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Alpena to Minnesota is to fly which takes 7h 59m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Alpena to Minnesota. However, there are services departing from Alpena and arriving at Minneapolis via St. Ignace Transportation Center, Ironwood and Duluth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 19m.
The distance between Alpena and Minnesota is 489 miles. The road distance is 600.8 miles.
The best way to get from Alpena to Minnesota without a car is to bus which takes 18h 19m and costs $150 - $270.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Alpena to Minnesota, including transfers.
Alpena to Minnesota bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Alpena station.
The best way to get from Alpena to Minnesota is to fly which takes 7h 59m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 18h 19m.
Alpena to Minnesota bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at St. Ignace station.
Minnesota is 1h behind Alpena. It is currently 2:56 AM in Alpena and 1:56 AM in Minnesota.
What companies run services between Alpena, MI, USA and Minnesota, USA?
Delta flies from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alpena to Minneapolis via Alpena, St. Ignace Transportation Center, Ironwood, and Duluth in around 18h 19m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Alpena County Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Alpena County Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit, Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Alpena County Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit, Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 12m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Alpena County Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit, Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Alpena to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Ironwood to Duluth Transportation Center East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Alpena to Flint Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Alpena to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Escanaba, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Escanaba to Green Bay, WI - Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Duluth to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Alpena to Minnesota is 601 miles. It takes approximately 11h 15m to drive from Alpena to Minnesota.
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