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How to get fromMinneapolis to Alpenaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Alpena by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane MSP - APN
    8h 48m
    $120–517

  2. Drive  598.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Alpenacar car 598.5 mi
    11h 15m
    $110–158

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Alpenabus bus
    21h 14m
    $179–300

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Alpenabus bus
    22h 25m
    $269–469

  5. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Bay Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bay City to Alpenabus bus
    24h 39m
    $165–272

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 486.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Alpena, MI, USA?

Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Alpena via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, Escanaba, St. Ignace, and Alpena in around 21h 14m.

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