There are 3 ways to get from Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay (Water) by plane, bus, or car
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Fairbanks (FAI) to Prudhoe Airport (SCC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay (Water) is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 11h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay (Water) is to fly which takes 7h 14m and costs $190 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay (Water). However, there are services departing from Fairbanks, AK and arriving at Deadhorse, Prudhoe Bay, AK via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
The distance between Fairbanks and Prudhoe Bay (Water) is 393 miles. The road distance is 506 miles.
The best way to get from Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay (Water) without a car is to bus which takes 16h 20m and costs $300 - $420.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay (Water), including transfers.
Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay (Water) bus services, operated by Dalton Highway Express, depart from Fairbanks, AK station.
The best way to get from Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay (Water) is to fly which takes 7h 14m and costs $190 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $420 and takes 16h 20m.
Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay (Water) bus services, operated by Dalton Highway Express, arrive at Deadhorse, Prudhoe Bay, AK station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay (Water) is 506 miles. It takes approximately 11h 36m to drive from Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay (Water).
What companies run services between Fairbanks, AK, USA and Prudhoe Bay (Water), AK, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Fairbanks (FAI) to Prudhoe Airport (SCC) once a week. Alternatively, Dalton Highway Express operates a bus from Fairbanks, AK to Deadhorse, Prudhoe Bay, AK twice a week. Tickets cost $290–410 and the journey takes 15h 50m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Fairbanks to Prudhoe Airport via Anchorage
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- daltonhighwayexpress.com
Bus from Fairbanks, AK to Deadhorse, Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $290–410
- Schedules at
- daltonhighwayexpress.com
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