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

The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Alpena is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Alpena is to fly which takes 8h 14m and costs $120 - $650.

How far is it from Milwaukee to Alpena?

The distance between Milwaukee and Alpena is 528 miles. The road distance is 466.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Milwaukee to Alpena without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 16m and costs $120 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 13h 16m to get from Milwaukee to Alpena, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Milwaukee to Alpena?

The best way to get from Milwaukee to Alpena is to bus which takes 13h 54m and costs $100 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $650 and takes 8h 14m.

What is the time difference between Milwaukee and Alpena?

Alpena is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 12:05 PM in Milwaukee and 1:05 PM in Alpena.

Can I drive from Milwaukee to Alpena?

Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Alpena is 466 miles. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Milwaukee to Alpena.

Where can I stay near Alpena?

There are 11+ hotels available in Alpena.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee to Alpena by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Alpenabus
13h 16m
$127–270
Drive 463.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Milwaukee to Alpenacar 463.4 mi
8h 33m
$85–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
2. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Alpenabus
13h 54m
$100–184
Fly
1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane MKE - APN
8h 14m
$120–637
Bus via Detroit
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Alpenabus 1485
15h 39m
$95–164

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) flights

15Weekly Planes

7h 58mAverage Duration

$90Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Milwaukee to Alpena.

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Distance: 525 mi
Duration: 13h 16m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Alpena, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Milwaukee to Alpena via Escanaba, MI, St. Ignace, and Alpena in around 13h 54m. Alternatively, Delta flies from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) twice daily.

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