There are 4 ways to get from Alaska to North Pole by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane ANC - FAI
- Take the bus from 401 - Noble St @ 8th Ave Southbound to 849 - Santa Claus Lane @ Wells Fargobus
6h 27m$138–328Drive 371.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Anchorage to North Polecar 371.4 mi
7h 1m$68–98Bus
- Take the bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Denali Cabins - Alaskabus Denali Express Northbound
- Take the bus from Denali Cabins, McKinley Park to Fairbanks, AKbus Denali Park to Fairbanks Van Transfer
11h 17m$267–305Train
- Take the train from Anchorage to Fairbankstrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
12h 1m$222–617
Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alaska to North Pole is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Alaska to North Pole is to fly and bus which takes 6h 27m and costs $130 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Alaska to North Pole. However, there are services departing from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center and arriving at 850 - Santa Claus Lane @ 5th Ave via Denali Cabins, McKinley Park and 101 - Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Alaska to North Pole. However, there are services departing from Anchorage and arriving at Fairbanks via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
The distance between Alaska and North Pole is 300 miles. The road distance is 373.6 miles.
The best way to get from Alaska to North Pole without a car is to bus which takes 11h 17m and costs $260 - $310.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Alaska to North Pole, including transfers.
Alaska to North Pole bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, depart from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center station.
Alaska to North Pole train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Anchorage station.
The best way to get from Alaska to North Pole is to bus which takes 11h 17m and costs $260 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $650 and takes 12h 1m.
What companies run services between Alaska, USA and North Pole, AK, USA?
You can take a bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to 850 - Santa Claus Lane @ 5th Ave via Denali Cabins, McKinley Park, Fairbanks, AK, and 101 - Transit Center in around 11h 17m. Alternatively, Alaska Railroad operates a train from Anchorage to Fairbanks once a week. Tickets cost $170–553 and the journey takes 11h 40m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Anchorage International Airport to Fairbanks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Phone
- +1 800 544 0552
- [email protected]
- Website
- alaskarailroad.com
Train from Anchorage to Fairbanks
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $170–553
- Website
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com/ride-a-train/schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $170–300
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $553
- Phone
- +1 (907) 459-1000
- Website
- fnsb.us
Bus from 401 - Noble St @ 8th Ave Southbound to 849 - Santa Claus Lane @ Wells Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://fnsb.us/transportation/Pages/Bus-Routes.aspx
- Seniors 60+, children 0-5
- $0
- Youth 6-18
- $1
- Adults 19-59
- $2
- Phone
- +1 800.266.8625
- [email protected]
- Website
- alaskacoach.com
Bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Denali Cabins - Alaska
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- https://www.alaskacoach.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskacoach.com/schedules/
- Phone
- +1 800-208-0200
- [email protected]
- Website
- alaskatravel.com
Bus from Denali Cabins, McKinley Park to Fairbanks, AK
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $165
- Website
- https://www.alaskatravel.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskatravel.com/transportation/private-transfers-fairbanks-denali/
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More Questions & Answers
Alaska to North Pole bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, arrive at Denali Cabins - Alaska station.
Alaska to North Pole train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Fairbanks station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alaska to North Pole is 374 miles. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Alaska to North Pole.
There are 133+ hotels available in North Pole.


