What is the cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Alpena?

The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Alpena is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Alpena?

The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Alpena is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $95 - $490.

How far is it from Cincinnati to Alpena?

The distance between Cincinnati and Alpena is 515 miles. The road distance is 477.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cincinnati to Alpena without a car?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Alpena without a car is to bus via Dayton which takes 13h 49m and costs $85 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Cincinnati to Alpena?

It takes approximately 13h 49m to get from Cincinnati to Alpena, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Cincinnati to Alpena?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Alpena is to bus via Dayton which takes 13h 49m and costs $85 - $170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $490 and takes 5h 42m.

Can I drive from Cincinnati to Alpena?

Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Alpena is 478 miles. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Cincinnati to Alpena.

Where can I stay near Alpena?

There are 49+ hotels available in Alpena.

Cincinnati to Alpena - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Cincinnati to Alpena by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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Bus via Dayton
best
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Alpenabus
13h 49m
$87–164
Drive 475.1 mi
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Alpenacar 475.1 mi
8h 17m
$87–126
Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Alpena County Regional Airport
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane LEX - APN
8h 28m
$129–608
Bus
1. Take the bus from Miami University Oxford, OH to Detroit, MIbus Cincinnati
2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Alpenabus 1485
19h 48m
$88–177
Fly Covington to Alpena County Regional Airport
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane CVG - APN
5h 42m
$100–486
Fly Covington to Pellston, bus
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Pellston (PLN)plane CVG - PLN
2. Take the bus from Cheboygan, MI to Alpenabus
8h 24m
$164–588

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) flights

20Weekly Planes

10h 24mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cincinnati to Alpena.

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Distance: 512.5 mi
Duration: 13h 49m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Alpena, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Cincinnati to Alpena via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, and Alpena in around 13h 49m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Covington (CVG) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) twice daily.

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