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How to get fromKetchikan to Thorne Bayby bus, plane, car ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ketchikan to Thorne Bay by bus, plane, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Front St/ Dock St/ Berth 2 to Tongass Ave/Across from Airport Parking Lotbus bus
    2. Fly from Ketchikan (KTN) to Thorne Bay (KTB)plane plane KTN - KTB
    2h 9m
    $37–258

  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Ketchikan, AK to Hollis, Prince of Wales Islandcarferry car ferry Hollis-Ketchikan / ...
    2. Drive from Hollis, Prince of Wales Island to Thorne Baycar car
    4h 41m
    $60–76

  3. Car ferry, drive via Tongass Ave/ Pioneer Home/ Across from Post Office/ AMHS & IFA Ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Ketchikan, AK to Hollis, Prince of Wales Islandcarferry car ferry Hollis-Ketchikan / ...
    2. Drive from Hollis, Prince of Wales Island to Thorne Baycar car
    5h 48m
    $62–77

Ketchikan (KTN) to Thorne Bay (KTB) flights

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Duration25 minAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Ketchikan, AK, USA and Thorne Bay, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ketchikan to Thorne Bay. However, you can take the bus to Tongass Ave/Across from Airport Parking Lot, walk to Airport Ferry/ Ketchikan "Town Side", take the ferry to Airport Ferry/ Ketchikan International Airport, walk to Ketchikan (KTN) airport, then fly to Thorne Bay (KTB). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ketchikan to Thorne Bay via Ketchikan, AK and Hollis, Prince of Wales Island in around 4h 41m.

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