There are 4 ways to get from Carcross to Haines by train, car ferry, bus, ferry, or car
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Train, car ferry
best- Take the train from Carcross, YT to Bennett, BCtrain Chilkoot Hiker Service
- Take the carferry from Skagway to Hainescarferry Jnu
3h 52m$246–358Drive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Carcross to Skagwaycar
- Take the carferry from Skagway to Hainescarferry Jnu
2h 26m$19–39Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Carcross, YT to Skagway, AKbus Bennett Scenic Journey
- Take the ferry from Skagway, AK to Haines, AKferry
4h 53m$339Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Carcross, YT to Skagway, AKbus Bennett Scenic Journey
- Take the carferry from Skagway to Hainescarferry Jnu
5h 9m$273–286
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carcross to Haines is to drive and car ferry which costs $19 - $40 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Carcross to Haines is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 26m and costs $19 - $40.
The distance between Carcross and Haines is 71 miles.
The best way to get from Carcross to Haines without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 4h 53m and costs $339.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Carcross to Haines, including transfers.
Haines is 1h behind Carcross. It is currently 4:00 AM in Carcross and 3:00 AM in Haines.
There are 12+ hotels available in Haines.
What companies run services between Carcross, YT, Canada and Haines, AK, USA?
There is no direct connection from Carcross to Haines. However, you can take the train to Bennett, BC, drive to Skagway, take the car ferry to Haines, then drive to Haines. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carcross, YT to Haines, AK via Skagway, AK, Skagway Railroad Dock, and Skagway, AK in around 4h 53m.
- Phone
- +1 800 343 7373
- [email protected]
- Website
- White Pass & Yukon Route
Train from Carcross, YT to Bennett, BC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–340
- Website
- White Pass & Yukon Route
- Adult
- $230–340
- Phone
- +1 800 343 7373
- [email protected]
- Website
- White Pass & Yukon Route
Bus from Carcross, YT to Skagway, AK
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $270
- Website
- White Pass & Yukon Route
Bus from Carcross, YT to Skagway, AK
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $270
- Website
- White Pass & Yukon Route
- Phone
- +1 800-642-0066
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alaska Department of Transportation
Car ferry from Skagway to Haines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–16
- Website
- Alaska Department of Transportation
- Schedules at
- Alaska Marine Highway System
- Adult 12+
- $3–16
Car ferry from Skagway to Haines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–16
- Website
- Alaska Department of Transportation
- Schedules at
- Alaska Marine Highway System
- Adult 12+
- $3–16
Car ferry from Skagway to Haines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–16
- Website
- Alaska Department of Transportation
- Schedules at
- Alaska Marine Highway System
- Adult 12+
- $3–16
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