There are 4 ways to get from Atlanta to Alpena by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane ATL - APN
6h 37m$110–478Bus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Bay Citybus
- Take the bus from Bay City to Alpenabus
24h 34m$181–286Drive 911.9 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Alpenacar 911.9 mi
16h 17m$167–241Bus, train
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Flint to Bay Citybus
- Take the bus from Bay City to Alpenabus
28h 37m$310–489
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Alpena is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 16h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Alpena is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $110 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Alpena. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Alpena via Detroit and Bay City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 34m.
The distance between Atlanta and Alpena is 814 miles. The road distance is 917.2 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Alpena without a car is to bus which takes 24h 34m and costs $180 - $290.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Atlanta to Alpena, including transfers.
Atlanta to Alpena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Alpena is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $110 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $290 and takes 24h 34m.
Atlanta to Alpena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Alpena is 917 miles. It takes approximately 16h 17m to drive from Atlanta to Alpena.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Alpena, MI, USA?
Delta flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Alpena via Detroit, Bay City, and Alpena in around 24h 34m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport via Columbus, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport via Knoxville, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport via Greenville/Spartanburg, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport via Indianapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport via Lexington, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport via Covington, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit to Bay City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Bay City to Alpena
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Bay City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Bay City to Alpena
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
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