There are 5 ways to get from Anchorage to Deadhorse by plane, bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Prudhoe Airport (SCC)plane ANC - SCC
3h 6m$492–552Drive 850.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Anchorage to Deadhorsecar 850.1 mi
17h 55m$156–225Bus
- Take the bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Denali Cabins - Alaskabus
- Take the bus from Denali Cabins, McKinley Park to Fairbanks, AKbus
- Take the bus from Fairbanks, AK to Deadhorse, Prudhoe Bay, AKbus
26h 6m$555–713Bus via Tok Airport (TKJ)
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Anchorage to Tok, AK - Three Bears Outpostbus
- Take the bus from Tok, AK - Three Bears Outpost to Fairbanks, AKbus
- Take the bus from Fairbanks, AK to Deadhorse, Prudhoe Bay, AKbus
28h 12m$499–619Train, bus
- Take the train from Anchorage to Fairbankstrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
- Take the bus from Fairbanks, AK to Deadhorse, Prudhoe Bay, AKbus Dalton Highway Express
29h 30m$462–962
Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Prudhoe Airport (SCC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anchorage to Deadhorse is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 17h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Anchorage to Deadhorse is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $490 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Anchorage to Deadhorse. However, there are services departing from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center and arriving at Deadhorse, Prudhoe Bay, AK via Denali Cabins, McKinley Park and Fairbanks, AK. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 6m.
The distance between Anchorage and Deadhorse is 634 miles. The road distance is 855.1 miles.
The best way to get from Anchorage to Deadhorse without a car is to bus which takes 26h 6m and costs $550 - $750.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Anchorage to Deadhorse, including transfers.
Anchorage to Deadhorse bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, depart from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center station.
The best way to get from Anchorage to Deadhorse is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $490 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $550 - $750 and takes 26h 6m.
Anchorage to Deadhorse bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, arrive at Denali Cabins - Alaska station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anchorage to Deadhorse is 855 miles. It takes approximately 17h 55m to drive from Anchorage to Deadhorse.
What companies run services between Anchorage, AK, USA and Deadhorse, AK, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Prudhoe Airport (SCC) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Deadhorse, Prudhoe Bay, AK via Denali Cabins, McKinley Park and Fairbanks, AK in around 26h 6m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Anchorage International Airport to Prudhoe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $490–550
- 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
- +1 800.266.8625
- [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/
- Website
- daltonhighwayexpress.com
Bus from Fairbanks, AK to Deadhorse, Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $290–410
- Schedules at
- daltonhighwayexpress.com
Bus from Fairbanks, AK to Deadhorse, Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $290–410
- Schedules at
- daltonhighwayexpress.com
Bus from Fairbanks, AK to Deadhorse, Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $290–410
- Schedules at
- daltonhighwayexpress.com
- Phone
- 1-800-770-6652
- Website
- interioralaskabusline.com
Bus from Downtown Transit Center Anchorage to Tok, AK - Three Bears Outpost
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $125
- Schedules at
- interioralaskabusline.com
- Passenger
- $125
Bus from Tok, AK - Three Bears Outpost to Fairbanks, AK
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $84
- Schedules at
- interioralaskabusline.com
- Passenger
- $84
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