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

The cheapest way to get from Ketchikan to Whitehorse is to car ferry and bus which costs $360 - $650 and takes 37h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ketchikan to Whitehorse is to fly and car ferry and bus which takes 16h 22m and costs $550 - $850.

How far is it from Ketchikan to Whitehorse?

The distance between Ketchikan and Whitehorse is 711 km.

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

The best way to get from Ketchikan to Whitehorse without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 37h 25m and costs $360 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 16h 22m to get from Ketchikan to Whitehorse, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ketchikan and Whitehorse?

Whitehorse is 1h ahead of Ketchikan. It is currently 8:13 AM in Ketchikan and 9:13 AM in Whitehorse.

Where can I stay near Whitehorse?

There are 51+ hotels available in Whitehorse.

Ketchikan to Whitehorse - 2 ways to travel via plane, car ferry, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Ketchikan to Whitehorse by plane, car ferry, or bus

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Fly, car ferry, bus
best
1. Fly from Ketchikan (KTN) to Juneau International Airport (JNU)plane KTN - JNU
2. Take the carferry from Juneau, AK to Skagwaycarferry
3. Take the bus from Skagway, AK to Whitehorse, YTbus
16h 22m
$566–819
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Ketchikan to Juneaucarferry Bel
2. Take the carferry from Juneau, AK to Skagwaycarferry Jnu
3. Take the bus from Skagway, AK to Whitehorse, YTbus
37h 25m
$368–650

Ketchikan (KTN) to Juneau International Airport (JNU) flights

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1h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 710.9 km
Duration: 16h 22m

What companies run services between Ketchikan, AK, USA and Whitehorse, YT, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Ketchikan to Whitehorse. 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 Juneau International Airport (JNU), take the taxi to Juneau, AK, take the car ferry to Skagway, walk to Skagway, take the bus to Skagway, AK, then take the bus to Whitehorse, YT. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Front St/ Dock St/ Berth 2 to Whitehorse, YT via Tongass Ave/ Pioneer Home/ Across from Post Office/ AMHS & IFA Ferry, Ketchikan, Juneau, Juneau, AK, Skagway, Skagway, and Skagway, AK in around 37h 25m.

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