What is the cheapest way to get from Ketchikan to Whistler?

The cheapest way to get from Ketchikan to Whistler is to car ferry and train and bus which costs $280 - $900 and takes 2 days 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Ketchikan to Whistler?

The fastest way to get from Ketchikan to Whistler is to fly and bus which takes 9h 24m and costs $850 - $1,100.

How far is it from Ketchikan to Whistler?

The distance between Ketchikan and Whistler is 1038 km.

How do I travel from Ketchikan to Whistler without a car?

The best way to get from Ketchikan to Whistler without a car is to car ferry and train and bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs $280 - $900.

How long does it take to get from Ketchikan to Whistler?

It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Ketchikan to Whistler, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ketchikan and Whistler?

Whistler is 1h ahead of Ketchikan. It is currently 8:53 AM in Ketchikan and 9:53 AM in Whistler.

Where can I stay near Whistler?

There are 525+ hotels available in Whistler.

Ketchikan to Whistler - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Ketchikan to Whistler by plane, bus, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Vancouver International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Ketchikan (KTN) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane KTN - YVR
2. Take the bus from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - International Terminal to Hilton Whistler Resort and Spabus
9h 24m
$852–1,092
Car ferry, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Ketchikan to Bellingham, WAcarferry Jun
2. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
3. Take the bus from Burrard Skytrain Station to Hilton Whistler Resort and Spabus
2d 2h
$287–890
Fly to Bellingham International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ketchikan (KTN) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane KTN - BLI
2. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus
3. Take the bus from Burrard Skytrain Station to Hilton Whistler Resort and Spabus
11h 14m
$323–1,342
Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Ketchikan (KTN) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane KTN - SEA
2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain
3. Take the bus from Burrard Skytrain Station to Hilton Whistler Resort and Spabus
11h 12m
$690–864

Ketchikan (KTN) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) flights

28Weekly Planes

5h 52mAverage Duration

$798Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,037.7 km
Duration: 9h 24m

What companies run services between Ketchikan, AK, USA and Whistler, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Ketchikan to Whistler. 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, fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - International Terminal, then take the bus to Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Front St/ Dock St/ Berth 2 to Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa via Tongass Ave/ Pioneer Home/ Across from Post Office/ AMHS & IFA Ferry, Ketchikan, Bellingham, WA, Bellingham Amtrak Station, Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, and Burrard Skytrain Station in around 2d 2h.

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How to get fromKetchikan to Whistlerby plane, bus, car ferry, or train

There are 4 ways to get from Ketchikan to Whistler by plane, bus, car ferry, or train

Fly to Vancouver International Airport, bus

Car ferry, train, bus

Fly to Bellingham International Airport, bus

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