There are 3 ways to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Alpena by bus, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus 1484
- Take the bus from Mackinaw to Alpenabus 1485
7h 21m$47–90Drive 124.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Traverse-City-Airport-TVC to Alpenacar 124.2 mi
2h 46m$23–33Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Traverse City-TVC to Alpena124.2 mi
2h 46m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Alpena is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Alpena is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Alpena. However, there are services departing from Cherry Capital Airport and arriving at Alpena via Traverse City, MI and Mackinaw. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Traverse City Airport (TVC) and Alpena is 206 miles. The road distance is 125 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Alpena without a car is to bus which takes 7h 21m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Alpena, including transfers.
Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Alpena bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Alpena bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Mackinaw City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Alpena is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Alpena.
There are 11+ hotels available in Alpena.
What companies run services between Traverse City Airport (TVC), USA and Alpena, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Alpena via Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14, Traverse City, MI, Mackinaw, and Alpena in around 7h 21m.
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Mackinaw to Alpena
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Traverse City-TVC to Alpena
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Traverse City Airport (TVC) and Alpena. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

