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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Southfield to Alpena. Traveling by bus from Southfield to Alpena usually takes around 7 hours and 33 minutes, but the fastest Indian Trails bus can make the trip in 6 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 179 mi (288 km) |
| Shortest duration | 6h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $41.00 |
| Most frequent service | Indian Trails |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Southfield to Alpena?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Southfield to Alpena. Indian Trails is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trails | 2 | 7h 34m | $41.00 |
Book Indian Trails from Southfield to Alpena from $41. There are 2 trips per day offered by Indian Trails from Southfield to Alpena and you can expect on average to pay for a Indian Trails ticket to Alpena. In Southfield, Indian Trails departs to Alpena from Bus Station . In Alpena, Indian Trails arrives at Walmart Store .
An average trip on Indian Trails from Southfield to Alpena takes 7 hours and 34 minutes , while the fastest available Indian Trails trip will get you to Alpena in 6 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, Indian Trails offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Alpena.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 33 minutes to cover the 179 miles from Southfield to Alpena. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours and 15 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Alpena at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 1:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Southfield to Alpena, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Southfield?
Main departure station: Bus Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Southfield.
All bus stations in Southfield:
Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Alpena?
Main arrival station: Walmart Store
All buses from Southfield arrive at one main station in Alpena.
All bus stations in Alpena:
Walmart Store
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