There are 3 ways to get from Alpena to Petoskey by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus 1485 / ...
- Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Petoskeybus It 55 / ...
4h 24m$43–81Drive 100.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alpena to Petoskeycar 100.4 mi
1h 59m$19–27Bus via Petoskey, MI
- Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus 1485 / ...
- Take the bus from Mackinaw to Petoskey, MIbus 1488 / ...
4h 24m$42–80
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alpena to Petoskey is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Alpena to Petoskey is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Alpena to Petoskey. However, there are services departing from Alpena and arriving at Petoskey via Mackinaw City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Alpena and Petoskey is 136 miles. The road distance is 101 miles.
The best way to get from Alpena to Petoskey without a car is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Alpena to Petoskey, including transfers.
Alpena to Petoskey bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Alpena station.
Alpena to Petoskey bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Mackinaw station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alpena to Petoskey is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Alpena to Petoskey.
There are 292+ hotels available in Petoskey.
What companies run services between Alpena, MI, USA and Petoskey, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Alpena to Petoskey via Alpena, Mackinaw, Mackinaw City, and Petoskey in around 4h 24m.
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alpena to Mackinaw
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Mackinaw City to Petoskey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–22
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alpena to Mackinaw
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Mackinaw to Petoskey, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
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