What is the cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Alpena?

The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Alpena is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Alpena?

The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Alpena is to bus and fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $75 - $330.

How far is it from Ann Arbor to Alpena?

The distance between Ann Arbor and Alpena is 237 miles. The road distance is 225.2 miles.

How do I travel from Ann Arbor to Alpena without a car?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Alpena without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 37m and costs $65 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Ann Arbor to Alpena?

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Ann Arbor to Alpena, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ann Arbor to Alpena?

Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Alpena is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Ann Arbor to Alpena.

Where can I stay near Alpena?

There are nine+ hotels available in Alpena.

Ann Arbor to Alpena - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Alpena by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)DTW - APN
3h 19m
$75–322
Drive 223.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Alpena223.9 mi
4h 19m
$41–59
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station
2. Take the bus from Pontiac, MI to Bay City, MI
3. Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Alpena, MI
9h 37m
$66–112

Detroit (DTW) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 13mAverage Duration

$40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 236 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Alpena, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ann Arbor to Alpena. However, you can take the bus to Detroit Metro Airport, walk to North Terminal, take the bus to McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) airport, fly to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN), then take the taxi to Alpena. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Alpena via Pontiac Amtrak Station, Pontiac, MI , Bay City, MI, and Alpena, MI in around 9h 37m.

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