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East Lansing to Alpena bus

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East Lansing - Alpena Bus Timetable

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Journey Information

There are 3 intercity buses per day from East Lansing to Alpena. Traveling by bus from East Lansing to Alpena usually takes around 6 hours and 5 minutes, but the fastest Indian Trails bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Distance169 mi (272 km)
Shortest duration5h 45m
Cheapest price€37.87
Most frequent serviceIndian Trails
Bus lines1

Price trends for buses from East Lansing to Alpena

Monthly average prices

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What bus companies travel from East Lansing to Alpena?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from East Lansing to Alpena. Indian Trails connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Indian Trails36h 5m€38.18
  • Book Indian Trails from East Lansing to Alpena from €38. There are 3 trips per day offered by Indian Trails from East Lansing to Alpena and you can expect on average to pay for a Indian Trails ticket to Alpena. In East Lansing, Indian Trails departs to Alpena from East Lansing (Michigan Flyer) and one other station. In Alpena, Indian Trails arrives at Walmart Store .

    An average trip on Indian Trails from East Lansing to Alpena takes 6 hours and 5 minutes , while the fastest available Indian Trails trip will get you to Alpena in 5 hours and 45 minutes .

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 5 minutes to cover the 272 kilometers from East Lansing to Alpena. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 45 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

The busiest and least busy days to travel on this route tend to change frequently from week to week. Weather, holidays, local events, and other factors can affect how crowded the bus is on any given day.

The first bus leaves at 12:00 and the last bus leaves at 13:00. To see the times for all buses from East Lansing to Alpena, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from East Lansing to Alpena every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.

City Information

East Lansing

East Lansing, a city shockingly located just east of Lansing, is primarily known as the home of Michigan State University. In fact, around half of its population is composed of students, and some of the city's most visited attractions are situated on the college campus. Among them are the historic W. J. Beal Botanical Garden, the 104-foot-tall Beaumont Tower, the contemporary Broad Art Museum, and the renowned Wharton Center for Performing Arts. Aside from its vibrant college life, East Lansing is also known for its yearly events, such as The East Lansing Film Festival, the largest of its kind in the entire state.

Lake Lansing is a go-to for swimming, fishing, or just getting some fresh air, but you'll also find parks and golf courses all around the city. The tree-lined Grand River Avenue divides the MSU campus from the rest of the city; find some of the city's best shopping and dining in the Grand River area, including HopCat, Beggar's Banquet, and Barrio East Lansing.

Public transit buses connect East Lansing to the closest airport, the Capital Region International Airport. However, it's also easy to take an intercity bus to nearby travel hubs, Detroit and Chicago, by booking a ticket with Greyhound, Indian Trails, or Jefferson Lines. East Lansing is a stop on Amtrak's Blue Water line, which makes train travel in and out of the city a breeze.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in East Lansing?

Main departure station: East Lansing (Michigan Flyer)

East Lansing has two bus stations with service to Alpena.

All bus stations in East Lansing:

  • East Lansing (Michigan Flyer)

  • 1240 S. Harrison

Where does the bus arrive in Alpena?

Main arrival station: Walmart Store

All buses from East Lansing arrive at one main station in Alpena.

Bus stations in Alpena:

  • Walmart Store

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