There are 5 ways to get from Alpena to Minnesota by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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
4h 52m$121–526Drive 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 to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
20h 54m$177–307Bus, train
- Take the bus from Alpena to St. Ignacebus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
21h 32m$269–469Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Alpena to Bay Citybus
- Take the bus from Bay City to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
24h 34m$162–267
Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 4h 52m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Alpena to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Alpena and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via St. Ignace, Escanaba and Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 54m.
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 20h 54m and costs $170 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 52m 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 4h 52m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $310 and takes 20h 54m.
Alpena to Minnesota bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at St. Ignace station.
Minnesota is 1h behind Alpena. It is currently 7:15 AM in Alpena and 6:15 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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alpena to Minneapolis Bus Station via Alpena, St. Ignace, Escanaba, Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 20h 54m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Alpena County Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Alpena County Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit, Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–280
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alpena to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alpena to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- 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 Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
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