There are 9 ways to get from Alpena to New Orleans by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane APN - MSY
8h 13m$160–687Bus, train
- Take the bus from Alpena to Flint Amtrakbus
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
31h 41m$345–772Bus
- Take the bus from Alpena to Detroit Greyhoundbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus
- Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
34h 39m$240–387Drive 1,259.7 mi
- Drive from Alpena to New Orleanscar 1,259.7 mi
22h$230–333Bus to Mbs International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Alpena to Bay City, MIbus
- Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MBS - MSY
11h 43m$179–740Bus, bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Alpena to St. Ignacebus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinrossbus
- Fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane CIU - MSY
15h 3m$185–739Bus, train to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from Alpena to Pontiac Amtrakbus
- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane DTW - MSY
13h 27m$496–1,201Bus to Pellston, fly
- Take the bus from Alpena to Cheboygan, MIbus
- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane PLN - MSY
11h 27m$220–780Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Alpena to Flint Amtrakbus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
31h 41m$355–742
Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alpena to New Orleans is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 22h.
The fastest way to get from Alpena to New Orleans is to fly which takes 8h 13m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Alpena to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Alpena and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Detroit Bus Station and Montgomery Intermodal Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 39m.
The distance between Alpena and New Orleans is 1132 miles. The road distance is 1267.1 miles.
The best way to get from Alpena to New Orleans without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 41m and costs $340 - $800.
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Alpena to New Orleans, including transfers.
Alpena to New Orleans bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Alpena station.
The best way to get from Alpena to New Orleans is to fly which takes 8h 13m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $390 and takes 34h 39m.
Alpena to New Orleans bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Greyhound station.
New Orleans is 1h behind Alpena. It is currently 5:10 PM in Alpena and 4:10 PM in New Orleans.
What companies run services between Alpena, MI, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alpena to New Orleans Bus Station via Alpena, Detroit Bus Station, and Montgomery Intermodal Center in around 34h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Alpena County Regional Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Detroit, St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Alpena County Regional Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Detroit, Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chippewa County International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Detroit, Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Detroit to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Detroit to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Pellston to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Detroit, Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alpena to Flint Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alpena to Detroit Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alpena to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alpena to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinross
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alpena to Pontiac Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alpena to Cheboygan, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alpena to Flint Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Alpena to New Orleans is 1267 miles. It takes approximately 22h to drive from Alpena to New Orleans.
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