There are 4 ways to get from Anchorage to Portage by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaskabus Whittier Cruise Transfer SB
2h 20m$75–120Drive 49.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Anchorage to Portagecar 49.5 mi
58 min$9–13Train
- Take the train from Anchorage to Portagetrain Glacier Discovery SB
3h 45m$70–235Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anchorage to Portagetaxi 49.5 mi
58 min$140–170
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anchorage to Portage is to drive which costs $9 - $13 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Anchorage to Portage is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $9 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Anchorage to Portage. However, there are services departing from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center and arriving at Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Anchorage and arriving at Portage. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Anchorage and Portage is 71 miles. The road distance is 49.8 miles.
The best way to get from Anchorage to Portage without a car is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Anchorage to Portage, including transfers.
Anchorage to Portage bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, depart from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center station.
Anchorage to Portage train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Anchorage station.
The best way to get from Anchorage to Portage is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $240 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Anchorage, AK, USA and Portage, AK, USA?
Park Connection Motor Coach operates a bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska on demand. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Alaska Railroad operates a train from Anchorage to Portage once daily. Tickets cost $70–235 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +1 800 544 0552
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
Train from Anchorage to Portage
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–235
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
- Schedules at
- Alaska Railroad Schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $70–170
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $235
- Phone
- +1 800.266.8625
- [email protected]
- Website
- The Park Connection
Bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- The Park Connection
- Schedules at
- The Park Connection Schedules
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Alaska Yellow Dispatch
- Phone
- +1-907-222-2222
- Website
- alaskayellowdispatch.com
Anchorage Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1(907) 644-4444
- Website
- akcheckercab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Anchorage to Portage bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, arrive at Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska station.
Anchorage to Portage train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Portage station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anchorage to Portage is 50 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Anchorage to Portage.
There are 26+ hotels available in Portage.