There are 5 ways to get from Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Anchorage by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane FAI - ANC
1h 41m$134–278Drive 356.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Anchoragecar 356.5 mi
6h 44m$66–94Bus
- Take the bus from Fairbanks, AK to Denali Cabins, McKinley Parkbus Denali Park to Fairbanks Van Transfer
- Take the bus from Denali Cabins - Alaska to Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Centerbus Denali Express
12h 3m$278–320Train
- Take the train from Fairbanks to Anchoragetrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
13h$182–564Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Fairbanks-FAI to Anchorage356.5 mi
6h 44m
Fairbanks (FAI) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Anchorage is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Anchorage is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $130 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Anchorage. However, there are services departing from 728 - Fairbanks International Airport and arriving at Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center via Fairbanks, AK and Denali Cabins - Alaska. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Anchorage. However, there are services departing from Fairbanks and arriving at Anchorage via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
The distance between Fairbanks Airport (FAI) and Anchorage is 268 miles. The road distance is 358.6 miles.
The best way to get from Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Anchorage without a car is to bus which takes 12h 3m and costs $270 - $320.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Anchorage, including transfers.
Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Anchorage bus services, operated by Alaska Tour & Travel, depart from Fairbanks, AK station.
Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Anchorage train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Fairbanks station.
The best way to get from Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Anchorage is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $130 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $320 and takes 12h 3m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $600 and takes 13h.
What companies run services between Fairbanks Airport (FAI), USA and Anchorage, AK, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Fairbanks (FAI) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 728 - Fairbanks International Airport to Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center via 167 - Fred Meyer West, Fairbanks, AK, and Denali Cabins - Alaska in around 12h 3m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Fairbanks to Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Phone
- +1 800 544 0552
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
Train from Fairbanks to Anchorage
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $170–553
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
- Schedules at
- Alaska Railroad Schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $170–300
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $553
- Phone
- +1 800-208-0200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alaska Tour & Travel
Bus from Fairbanks, AK to Denali Cabins, McKinley Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $165
- Website
- Alaska Tour & Travel
- Schedules at
- Alaska Tour & Travel
- Phone
- +1 800.266.8625
- [email protected]
- Website
- The Park Connection
Bus from Denali Cabins - Alaska to Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- The Park Connection
- Schedules at
- The Park Connection Schedules
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Fairbanks-FAI to Anchorage
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Anchorage bus services, operated by Alaska Tour & Travel, arrive at Denali Cabins, McKinley Park station.
Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Anchorage train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Anchorage station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Anchorage is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Anchorage.
There are 184+ hotels available in Anchorage.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Fairbanks Airport (FAI) and Anchorage. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.