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How to get fromFairbanks to Portageby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Fairbanks to Portage by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fairbanks, AK to Denali Cabins, McKinley Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denali Cabins - Alaska to Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaskabus bus
    13h
    $340–425

  2. Drive 405.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairbanks to Portagecar car 405.2 mi
    7h 39m
    $74–107

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Fairbanks to Anchoragetrain train Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
    2. Take the train from Anchorage to Portagetrain train Glacier Discovery SB
    16h 25m
    $242–792

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane FAI - ANC
    2. Take the train from Anchorage to Portagetrain train
    9h 9m
    $205–526

Fairbanks (FAI) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 463.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h

What companies run services between Fairbanks, AK, USA and Portage, AK, USA?

You can take a bus from Fairbanks, AK to Portage via Denali Cabins - Alaska, Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center, and Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska in around 13h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fairbanks to Portage via Anchorage in around 16h 25m.

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