There are 5 ways to get from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks by plane, bus, train, rideshare, 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 157 - UAF Wood Center to 294 - Lacey St @ Northward Building Southboundbus
3h 23m$136–280Drive 363.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Fairbankscar 363.8 mi
6h 56m$67–96Bus
- 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
10h 39m$267–307Train
- Take the train from Anchorage to Fairbankstrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
13h 17m$172–552Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Anchorage-ANC to Fairbanks363.8 mi
6h 56m
Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks is to fly and bus which takes 3h 23m and costs $130 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks. However, there are services departing from Airport South Terminal and arriving at Fairbanks, AK via Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center and Denali Cabins, McKinley Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks. However, there are services departing from Anchorage and arriving at Fairbanks via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.
The distance between Anchorage Airport (ANC) and Fairbanks is 274 miles. The road distance is 365.9 miles.
The best way to get from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks without a car is to bus which takes 10h 39m and costs $260 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks, including transfers.
Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, depart from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center station.
Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Anchorage station.
The best way to get from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks is to bus which takes 10h 39m and costs $260 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $550 and takes 13h 17m.
What companies run services between Anchorage Airport (ANC), USA and Fairbanks, AK, USA?
You can take a bus from Airport South Terminal to Fairbanks, AK via Downtown Transit Center, Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center, and Denali Cabins, McKinley Park in around 10h 39m. 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
- Alaska Railroad
Train from Anchorage to Fairbanks
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $170–553
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
- Schedules at
- Alaska Railroad Schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $170–300
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $553
- Phone
- +1 (907) 459-1000
- Website
- Fairbanks North Star Borough
Bus from 157 - UAF Wood Center to 294 - Lacey St @ Northward Building Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Fairbanks North Star Borough
- Seniors 60+, children 0-5
- $0
- Youth 6-18
- $1
- Adults 19-59
- $2
- Phone
- +1 800.266.8625
- [email protected]
- Website
- The Park Connection
Bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Denali Cabins - Alaska
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- The Park Connection
- Schedules at
- The Park Connection Schedules
- Phone
- +1 800-208-0200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alaska Tour & Travel
Bus from Denali Cabins, McKinley Park to Fairbanks, AK
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $165
- Website
- Alaska Tour & Travel
- Schedules at
- Alaska Tour & Travel
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Anchorage-ANC to Fairbanks
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, arrive at Denali Cabins - Alaska station.
Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Fairbanks station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks is 366 miles. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks.
There are 174+ hotels available in Fairbanks.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Anchorage Airport (ANC) and Fairbanks. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.