There are 6 ways to get from Alpena to Battle Creek by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Alpena to Bay Citybus
- Take the bus from Bay City to Flintbus
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Battle Creektrain
9h 4m$68–151Drive 258.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alpena to Battle Creekcar 258.9 mi
5h 17m$48–69Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane APN - AZO
6h 49m$82–372Bus
- Take the bus from Alpena to Bay Citybus
- Take the bus from Bay City to Flintbus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Battle Creekbus
9h 9m$67–121Fly to Detroit, train
- Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Detroit (DTW)plane APN - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Battle Creektrain
5h 23m$116–526Fly to Capital Region International Airport, train
- Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane APN - LAN
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Battle Creektrain
8h 56m$93–395
Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alpena to Battle Creek is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Alpena to Battle Creek is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Alpena to Battle Creek. However, there are services departing from Alpena and arriving at Battle Creek via Bay City and Flint Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
The distance between Alpena and Battle Creek is 283 miles. The road distance is 260.4 miles.
The best way to get from Alpena to Battle Creek without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 4m and costs $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Alpena to Battle Creek, including transfers.
Alpena to Battle Creek bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Alpena station.
The best way to get from Alpena to Battle Creek is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $80 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 9h 9m.
Alpena to Battle Creek bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Bay City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alpena to Battle Creek is 260 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Alpena to Battle Creek.
What companies run services between Alpena, MI, USA and Battle Creek, MI, USA?
Delta flies from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alpena to Battle Creek via Alpena, Bay City, Flint, and Flint Amtrak Station in around 9h 9m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Alpena County Regional Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Alpena County Regional Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Flights from Alpena County Regional Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alpena to Bay City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Bay City to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alpena to Bay City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Bay City to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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