What is the cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Alpena?

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Alpena is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Lansing to Alpena?

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Alpena is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from East Lansing to Alpena?

The distance between East Lansing and Alpena is 236 miles. The road distance is 208 miles.

How do I travel from East Lansing to Alpena without a car?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Alpena without a car is to bus which takes 7h 34m and costs $50 - $110.

How long does it take to get from East Lansing to Alpena?

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from East Lansing to Alpena, including transfers.

Bus or fly from East Lansing to Alpena?

The best way to get from East Lansing to Alpena is to bus which takes 7h 34m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $650 and takes 4h 48m.

Can I drive from East Lansing to Alpena?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Alpena is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from East Lansing to Alpena.

Where can I stay near Alpena?

There are 10+ hotels available in Alpena.

East Lansing to Alpena - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from East Lansing to Alpena by bus, car, plane, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Flint, MIbus
2. Take the bus from Flint, MI to Bay City, MIbus
3. Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Alpena, MIbus
7h 34m
$51–107
Drive 206.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Lansing to Alpenacar 206.8 mi
4h 17m
$38–55
Fly from Capital Region International Airport
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane LAN - APN
4h 48m
$124–609
Train, bus
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Flint, MI to Bay City, MIbus
3. Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Alpena, MIbus
8h 50m
$51–95
Bus to Detroit, fly
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane DTW - APN
4h 34m
$73–337

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) flights

12Weekly Planes

4h 45mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from East Lansing to Alpena.

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Distance: 234.5 mi
Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Alpena, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from East Lansing, MI to Alpena via Flint, MI, Bay City, MI, and Alpena, MI in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) twice daily.

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