There are 6 ways to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Alpena by plane, car, bus, rideshare, or train
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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane GRR - APN
4h 45m$92–428Drive 247 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Alpenacar 247 mi
4h 36m$46–66Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
- Drive from Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRR to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane LAN - APN
5h 36m$98–439Bus
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Flint Stationbus 1483
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Alpenabus 1485
10h 20m$64–121Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Grand Rapids-GRR to Alpena247 mi
4h 36mBus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Alpenabus
12h 51m$89–180
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Alpena is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Alpena is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Alpena. However, there are services departing from Gerald R Ford Airport and arriving at Alpena via Kentwood Station - Woodland, Greyhound Grand Rapids and Flint Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
The distance between Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) and Alpena is 190 miles. The road distance is 248.4 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Alpena without a car is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Alpena, including transfers.
Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Alpena bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Greyhound Grand Rapids station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Alpena is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $90 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 10h 20m.
Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Alpena bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Flint Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Alpena is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Alpena.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids Airport (GRR), USA and Alpena, MI, USA?
Delta flies from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gerald R Ford Airport to Alpena via Kentwood Station - Woodland, Rapid Central Station, Greyhound Grand Rapids, Flint Amtrak, and Alpena in around 10h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Flint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Alpena
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Alpena
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Grand Rapids-GRR to Alpena
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) and Alpena. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.