There is 1 way to get from Mackinac Island to Alpena by ferry or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Alpena is to ferry and bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Alpena is to ferry and bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $50 - $90.
The distance between Mackinac Island and Alpena is 109 miles.
The best way to get from Mackinac Island to Alpena without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Mackinac Island to Alpena, including transfers.
There are 12+ hotels available in Alpena.
What companies run services between Mackinac Island, MI, USA and Alpena, MI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Alpena. However, you can take the ferry to St Ignace, walk to St. Ignace, take the bus to Alpena, then take the taxi to Alpena.
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace to Alpena
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 800.638.9892
- Website
- Arnold Transit Company Homepage
Ferry from Mackinac Island to St Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–37
- Schedules at
- Arnold Transit Company Schedules
- Website
- Arnold Transit Company Homepage
- Adult Round Trip
- $37
- Adult One-way
- $25
- Phone
- +1 (800) 638-9892
- Website
- Arnold Transit Co.
Ferry from Mackinac Island to St Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $37
- Website
- Arnold Transit Co.
- Adult Round Trip
- $37
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide