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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane MSP - APN
    8h 51m
    $115–497

  2. Drive 598.5 mi

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

  3. Bus via Green Bay

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay, WI - Transit to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Alpenabus bus
    18h 34m
    $127–240

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Alpenabus bus
    20h 42m
    $252–514

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Duluthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ironwood to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Alpenabus bus
    18h 49m
    $157–265

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration9h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 486.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Alpena via Green Bay, WI - Transit, Escanaba, MI, St. Ignace, and Alpena in around 18h 34m.

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