There are 4 ways to get from Lansing to Alpena by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from East Lansing to Flintbus
- Take the bus from Flint to Bay Citybus
- Take the bus from Bay City to Alpenabus
7h 46m$70–127Drive 210.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Alpenacar 210.5 mi
4h 20m$39–56Fly
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane LAN - APN
5h 7m$92–377Train, bus
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Flint to Bay Citybus
- Take the bus from Bay City to Alpenabus
7h 49m$86–147
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Alpena is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Alpena is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Alpena. However, there are services departing from East Lansing and arriving at Alpena via Flint and Bay City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Lansing and Alpena is 241 miles. The road distance is 211.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Alpena without a car is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Lansing to Alpena, including transfers.
Lansing to Alpena bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Alpena is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $380 and takes 5h 7m.
Lansing to Alpena bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Flint station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Alpena is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Lansing to Alpena.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Alpena, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Lansing to Alpena via East Lansing, Flint, Bay City, and Alpena in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) twice daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- 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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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