There are 5 ways to get from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to North Pole 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 401 - Noble St @ 8th Ave Southbound to 849 - Santa Claus Lane @ Wells Fargobus
5h 1m$138–282Drive 376.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to North Polecar 376.5 mi
7h 10m$69–100Bus
- Take the bus from Anchorage, AK - Airport to Grande Denali Lodge - Alaskabus Park to Park Northbound
- Take the bus from Grande Denali Lodge - Alaska to Fairbanks, AKbus Denali Park to Fairbanks Van Transfer
12h 22m$272–312Train
- Take the train from Anchorage to Fairbankstrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
13h 39m$222–617Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Anchorage-ANC to North Pole376.5 mi
7h 10m
Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to North Pole is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to North Pole is to fly and bus which takes 5h 1m and costs $130 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to North Pole. However, there are services departing from Anchorage, AK - Airport and arriving at 850 - Santa Claus Lane @ 5th Ave via Grande Denali Lodge - Alaska and 101 - Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to North Pole. However, there are services departing from Anchorage and arriving at Fairbanks via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.
The distance between Anchorage Airport (ANC) and North Pole is 293 miles. The road distance is 378.7 miles.
The best way to get from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to North Pole without a car is to bus which takes 12h 22m and costs $270 - $320.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to North Pole, including transfers.
Anchorage Airport (ANC) to North Pole bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, depart from Anchorage, AK - Airport station.
Anchorage Airport (ANC) to North Pole train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Anchorage station.
The best way to get from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to North Pole is to bus which takes 12h 22m and costs $270 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $650 and takes 13h 39m.
What companies run services between Anchorage Airport (ANC), USA and North Pole, AK, USA?
You can take a bus from Anchorage, AK - Airport to 850 - Santa Claus Lane @ 5th Ave via Grande Denali Lodge - Alaska, Fairbanks, AK, and 101 - Transit Center in around 12h 22m. 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 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
- 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 - Airport to Grande Denali Lodge - Alaska
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- The Park Connection
- Schedules at
- The Park Connection Schedules
- Phone
- +1 800-208-0200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alaska Tour & Travel
Bus from Grande Denali Lodge - Alaska to Fairbanks, AK
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- 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 North Pole
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Anchorage Airport (ANC) to North Pole bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, arrive at Grande Denali Lodge - Alaska station.
Anchorage Airport (ANC) to North Pole train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Fairbanks station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anchorage Airport (ANC) to North Pole is 379 miles. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to North Pole.
There are 137+ hotels available in North Pole.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Anchorage Airport (ANC) and North Pole. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.