There are 4 ways to get from Anchorage to Portage, Portage Glacier 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 10m$61–95Drive 54.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Anchorage to Portage, Portage Glaciercar 54.9 mi
1h 3m$10–15Train
- Take the train from Anchorage to Whittiertrain Glacier Discovery SB
3h 10m$82–243Bus via Whittier, AK
- Take the bus from Anchorage Hotels to Whittier, AKbus Anchorage
2h 46m$73–86
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anchorage to Portage, Portage Glacier is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Anchorage to Portage, Portage Glacier is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Anchorage to Portage, Portage Glacier. 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 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Anchorage to Portage, Portage Glacier. However, there are services departing from Anchorage and arriving at Whittier via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Anchorage and Portage, Portage Glacier is 65 miles. The road distance is 55.2 miles.
The best way to get from Anchorage to Portage, Portage Glacier without a car is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Anchorage to Portage, Portage Glacier, including transfers.
Anchorage to Portage, Portage Glacier bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, depart from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center station.
Anchorage to Portage, Portage Glacier train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Anchorage station.
The best way to get from Anchorage to Portage, Portage Glacier is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs $60 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $250 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Anchorage, AK, USA and Portage, Portage Glacier, 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 $65–224 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
- $65–224
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
- Schedules at
- Alaska Railroad Schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $65–160
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $224
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Anchorage to Portage, Portage Glacier bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, arrive at Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska station.
Anchorage to Portage, Portage Glacier train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Whittier station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anchorage to Portage, Portage Glacier is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Anchorage to Portage, Portage Glacier.
There are two+ hotels available in Portage, Portage Glacier.