What is the cheapest way to get from Alpena to South Bend?

The cheapest way to get from Alpena to South Bend is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alpena to South Bend?

The fastest way to get from Alpena to South Bend is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $120 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Alpena and South Bend?

No, there is no direct bus from Alpena to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Alpena and arriving at South Bend Station via Detroit Bus Station and Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

How far is it from Alpena to South Bend?

The distance between Alpena and South Bend is 285 miles. The road distance is 351.7 miles.

How do I travel from Alpena to South Bend without a car?

The best way to get from Alpena to South Bend without a car is to bus and train via Toledo which takes 12h 20m and costs $100 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Alpena to South Bend?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Alpena to South Bend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alpena to South Bend bus from?

Alpena to South Bend bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Alpena station.

Bus or fly from Alpena to South Bend?

The best way to get from Alpena to South Bend is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Alpena to South Bend bus arrive?

Alpena to South Bend bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Greyhound station.

Can I drive from Alpena to South Bend?

Yes, the driving distance between Alpena to South Bend is 352 miles. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Alpena to South Bend.

Where can I stay near South Bend?

There are 196+ hotels available in South Bend.

Alpena to South Bend - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Alpena to South Bend by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to South Bend (SBN)plane APN - SBN
4h 34m
$124–532
Drive 349.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alpena to South Bendcar 349.7 mi
6h 18m
$64–93
Bus, train via Toledo
1. Take the bus from Alpena to Detroit Greyhoundbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the train from Toledo to South Bend Stationtrain
12h 20m
$100–227
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alpena to Flint Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
13h 28m
$147–297
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alpena to Detroit Greyhoundbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Toledo to South Bend Stationbus
12h 20m
$110–207
Bus via South Bend Transpo
1. Take the bus from Alpena to Detroit Greyhoundbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to South Bend Transpobus
12h 59m
$79–172

Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to South Bend (SBN) flights

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Distance: 283.5 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Alpena, MI, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

Delta flies from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to South Bend (SBN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alpena to South Bend Station via Alpena, Detroit Bus Station, and Toledo in around 12h 20m.

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