There are 6 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
11h 55m$150–637Bus, 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$420–892Bus
- 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 34m$240–462Drive 1,259.7 mi
- Drive from Alpena to New Orleanscar 1,259.7 mi
22h$230–333Bus 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
12h 29m$210–735Bus, 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$435–862
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 11h 55m and costs $150 - $650.
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 34m.
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 $420 - $900.
It takes approximately 11h 55m 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 11h 55m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $470 and takes 34h 34m.
Alpena to New Orleans bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Greyhound station.
New Orleans is 1h behind Alpena. It is currently 6:04 PM in Alpena and 5:04 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) twice 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 34m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Alpena County Regional Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Detroit, Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Alpena County Regional Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Detroit, St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Alpena County Regional Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 19m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Pellston to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Pellston to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Alpena to Flint Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Alpena to Detroit Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Alpena to Cheboygan, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Alpena to Flint Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
Bus from Alpena to Cheboygan, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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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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