There are 2 ways to get from Traverse City to Alpena by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Alpena is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Alpena is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Alpena. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Alpena via Mackinaw. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Traverse City and Alpena is 199 miles. The road distance is 127.4 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Alpena without a car is to bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Traverse City to Alpena, including transfers.
Traverse City to Alpena bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
Traverse City to Alpena bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Mackinaw City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Alpena is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Traverse City to Alpena.
There are 12+ hotels available in Alpena.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Alpena, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Alpena via Mackinaw and Alpena in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Mackinaw to Alpena
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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