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How to get fromAnn Arbor to Anchorageby bus, plane, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Anchorage by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Detroit, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane DTW - ANC
    10h 50m
    $439–1,619

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane ORD - ANC
    13h 52m
    $302–525

  3. Drive 3,802.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Anchoragecar car 3,802.8 mi
    2d 21h
    $694–1,003

  4. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane LAN - ANC
    12h 53m
    $465–1,720

Detroit (DTW) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$435Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,011.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 50m

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Anchorage, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ann Arbor to Anchorage. However, you can take the bus to Detroit Metro Airport, walk to North Terminal, take the bus to McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport (ANC), walk to Airport South Terminal, then take the line 65 bus to Downtown Transit Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Ann Arbor to Anchorage in around 2d 21h.

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