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

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There are 6 ways to get from Fairbanks to Sterling by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Anchorage International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane FAI - ANC
    2. Drive from Anchorage-Airport-ANC to Sterlingcar car
    6h 12m
    $157–324

  2. Drive 491.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairbanks to Sterlingcar car 491.3 mi
    9h 20m
    $90–130

  3. Bus, drive

    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. Drive from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Sterlingcar car
    12h 48m
    $289–345

  4. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Fairbanks to Anchoragetrain train Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
    2. Drive from Anchorage to Sterlingcar car
    14h 19m
    $196–592

  5. Bus, fly to Kenai

    1. Take the bus from Fairbanks, AK to Fairbanks, AK - Northern Alaska Tour Companybus bus
    2. Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Kenai (ENA)plane plane FAI - ENA
    5h 33m
    $208–834

  6. Train, drive via Anchorage

    1. Take the train from Fairbanks to Anchoragetrain train Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
    2. Drive from 88Th Avenue & Jewel Lake Ese to Sterlingcar car
    15h 31m
    $198–589

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 404.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Fairbanks to Sterling. However, you can take the bus to Fairbanks, AK - Northern Alaska Tour Company, walk to Fairbanks-Airport-FAI airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport (ANC), then drive to Sterling. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fairbanks, AK to Sterling via Denali Cabins - Alaska and Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center in around 12h 48m.

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