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 30m.

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 20m and costs $110 - $700.

How far is it from Milwaukee to Alpena?

The distance between Milwaukee and Alpena is 278 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 14h 11m and costs $90 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m 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 fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 14h 54m.

What is the time difference between Milwaukee and Alpena?

Alpena is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 9:21 AM in Milwaukee and 10:21 AM in Alpena.

Can I drive from Milwaukee to Alpena?

Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Alpena is 466 miles. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Milwaukee to Alpena.

Where can I stay near Alpena?

There are 10+ hotels available in Alpena.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee to Alpena by plane, train, bus, car, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)MKE - APN
8h 20m
$115–665
Drive 463.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Milwaukee to Alpena463.4 mi
8h 30m
$85–123
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from Flint, MI to Bay City, MI
4. Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Alpena, MI
14h 11m
$93–241
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI to Escanaba, MI
2. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace, MI
3. Take the bus from St. Ignace, MI to Alpena, MI
14h 54m
$100–184
Bus via Detroit
1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Bay City, MI
3. Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Alpena, MI
16h 34m
$100–219

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

7Weekly Planes

8h 6mAverage Duration

$88Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Milwaukee to Alpena.

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Distance: 276.8 mi
Duration: 8h 20m

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

Delta flies from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee, WI to Alpena via Escanaba, MI, St. Ignace, MI, and Alpena, MI in around 14h 54m.

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