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 27m.

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 34m and costs $110 - $600.

How far is it from Cincinnati to Alpena?

The distance between Cincinnati and Alpena is 445 miles. The road distance is 473.4 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 which takes 15h 24m and costs $75 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m 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 fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $200 and takes 15h 24m.

Can I drive from Cincinnati to Alpena?

Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Alpena is 473 miles. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Cincinnati to Alpena.

Where can I stay near Alpena?

There are 10+ hotels available in Alpena.

Cincinnati to Alpena - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cincinnati to Alpena by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Covington
best
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane CVG - APN
5h 34m
$114–586
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Bay City, MIbus
3. Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Alpena, MIbus
15h 24m
$78–197
Drive 470.7 mi
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Alpenacar 470.7 mi
8h 27m
$86–125
Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane LEX - APN
5h 44m
$99–398
Bus via Columbus
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus
2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Bay City, MIbus
4. Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Alpena, MIbus
16h 57m
$85–206

Covington (CVG) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) flights

17Weekly Planes

4h 17mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cincinnati to Alpena.

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Distance: 442.1 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

Delta flies from Covington (CVG) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University of Cincinnati to Alpena via Arlington Heights, Cincinnati Bus Station, Detroit, MI, Bay City, MI, and Alpena, MI in around 15h 24m.

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