There are 5 ways to get from Fairbanks to Anchorage Airport (ANC) by bus, plane, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Fairbanks, AK to Fairbanks, AK - Northern Alaska Tour Companybus
- Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane FAI - ANC
3h 33m$133–284Drive 363.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairbanks to Anchorage Airport (ANC)car 363.5 mi
6h 56m$67–96Bus
- 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
10h 49m$267–350Train
- Take the train from Fairbanks to Anchoragetrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
12h 33m$174–597Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Fairbanks to Anchorage-ANC363.5 mi
6h 56m
Fairbanks (FAI) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairbanks to Anchorage Airport (ANC) is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Fairbanks to Anchorage Airport (ANC) is to bus and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $130 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairbanks to Anchorage Airport (ANC). However, there are services departing from Fairbanks, AK and arriving at Airport South Terminal via Denali Cabins - Alaska and Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairbanks to Anchorage Airport (ANC). However, there are services departing from Fairbanks and arriving at Anchorage via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
The distance between Fairbanks and Anchorage Airport (ANC) is 271 miles. The road distance is 365.6 miles.
The best way to get from Fairbanks to Anchorage Airport (ANC) without a car is to bus which takes 10h 49m and costs $260 - $350.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Fairbanks to Anchorage Airport (ANC), including transfers.
Fairbanks to Anchorage Airport (ANC) bus services, operated by Alaska Tour & Travel, depart from Fairbanks, AK station.
Fairbanks to Anchorage Airport (ANC) train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Fairbanks station.
The best way to get from Fairbanks to Anchorage Airport (ANC) is to bus which takes 10h 49m and costs $260 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $600 and takes 12h 33m.
What companies run services between Fairbanks, AK, USA and Anchorage Airport (ANC), USA?
You can take a bus from Fairbanks, AK to Airport South Terminal via Denali Cabins - Alaska, Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center, and Downtown Transit Center in around 10h 49m. Alternatively, Alaska Railroad operates a train from Fairbanks to Anchorage once a week. Tickets cost $170–553 and the journey takes 11h 40m.
- 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
- Website
- daltonhighwayexpress.com
Bus from Fairbanks, AK to Fairbanks, AK - Northern Alaska Tour Company
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- daltonhighwayexpress.com
- 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 to Anchorage-ANC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Fairbanks to Anchorage Airport (ANC) bus services, operated by Alaska Tour & Travel, arrive at Denali Cabins, McKinley Park station.
Fairbanks to Anchorage Airport (ANC) train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Anchorage station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairbanks to Anchorage Airport (ANC) is 366 miles. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Fairbanks to Anchorage Airport (ANC).
There are 184+ hotels available in Anchorage Airport (ANC).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Fairbanks and Anchorage Airport (ANC). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.