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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Alpena to Bay City. Traveling by bus from Alpena to Bay City usually takes around 3 hours and 25 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 104 mi (167 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 25m |
| Cheapest price | $25.00 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Indian Trails |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Alpena to Bay City?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Alpena to Bay City. Indian Trails is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trails | 1 | 3h 25m | $25.00 |
Book Indian Trails from Alpena to Bay City from $25. Typically there is one Indian Trails schedule per day from Alpena to Bay City and you can expect on average to pay for a Indian Trails ticket to Bay City. In Alpena, Indian Trails departs to Bay City from Walmart Store . In Bay City, Indian Trails arrives at Central Bus Term - 1124 Washington Ave .
An average trip on Indian Trails from Alpena to Bay City takes 3 hours and 25 minutes .
On weekends, Indian Trails offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Bay City.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 25 minutes to cover the 104 miles from Alpena to Bay City. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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.
Because many passengers travel from Alpena to Bay City at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.
There is usually only one bus per day from Alpena to Bay City. It leaves the station in Alpena at 10:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Alpena?
Main departure station: Walmart Store
Most buses depart from the main station in Alpena.
All bus stations in Alpena:
Walmart Store
Where does the bus arrive in Bay City?
Main arrival station: Central Bus Term - 1124 Washington Ave
All buses from Alpena arrive at one main station in Bay City.
All bus stations in Bay City:
Central Bus Term - 1124 Washington Ave
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