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How to get fromAlaska to Valdezby car, car ferry, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Alaska to Valdez by car, car ferry, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Anchorage to Whittiercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Whittier to Valdezcarferry car ferry Wtr
    7h 1m
    $32–82

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Anchorage to Sheep Mountain Lodgebus bus Anchorage To Tok
    2. Drive from Sheep Mountain Lodge to Valdezcar car
    5h 26m
    $84–104

  3. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alaska Airlines Center to Valdez Safewayshuttle bus Gulkana
    8h 41m
    $92–152

  4. Bus, car ferry via Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska

    1. Take the bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaskabus bus Whittier Cruise Transfer SB
    2. Take the carferry from Whittier to Valdezcarferry car ferry Wtr
    8h 56m
    $65–140

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Anchorage Hotels to Whittier, AKbus bus Anchorage
    2. Take the carferry from Whittier to Valdezcarferry car ferry Wtr
    9h 21m
    $76–129

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alaska to Valdez.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 149.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Alaska, USA and Valdez, AK, USA?

Soaring Eagle Transit operates a shuttle from Alaska Airlines Center to Valdez Safeway 3 times a week. Tickets cost $90–150 and the journey takes 7h 16m.

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