There are 4 ways to get from Anchorage to Portage Pass by bus, train, or car
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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 2m$51–83Drive 59.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Anchorage to Portage Passcar 59.1 mi
1h 13m$10–15Train
- Take the train from Anchorage to Whittiertrain Glacier Discovery SB
3h 2m$66–241Bus via Whittier, AK
- Take the bus from Anchorage Hotels to Whittier, AKbus Anchorage
2h 39m$63–73
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Anchorage to Portage Pass is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Anchorage to Portage Pass is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Anchorage to Portage Pass. 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 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Anchorage to Portage Pass. However, there are services departing from Anchorage and arriving at Whittier via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Anchorage and Portage Pass is 61 miles. The road distance is 59.5 miles.
The best way to get from Anchorage to Portage Pass without a car is to bus which takes 2h 2m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Anchorage to Portage Pass, including transfers.
Anchorage to Portage Pass bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, depart from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center station.
Anchorage to Portage Pass train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Anchorage station.
The best way to get from Anchorage to Portage Pass is to bus which takes 2h 2m and costs $50 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $250 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Anchorage, AK, USA and Portage Pass, 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 Whittier once daily. Tickets cost $55–233 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +1 800 544 0552
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
Train from Anchorage to Whittier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–233
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
- Schedules at
- Alaska Railroad Schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $55–170
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $233
- 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
- Phone
- +1 907 350 6010
- [email protected]
- Website
- ACT Big Bus
Bus from Anchorage Hotels to Whittier, AK
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55–65
- Schedules at
- ACT Big Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Anchorage to Portage Pass bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, arrive at Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska station.
Anchorage to Portage Pass train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Whittier station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anchorage to Portage Pass is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Anchorage to Portage Pass.
There are one+ hotels available in Portage Pass.