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How to get fromMelbourne to Hainesby plane, car ferry, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Haines by plane, car ferry, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Juneau International Airport, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Juneau International Airport (JNU)plane plane MEL - JNU
    2. Take the carferry from Juneau, AK to Hainescarferry car ferry
    33h 8m
    $602–2,195

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)plane plane MEL - YXY
    2. Take the bus from Whitehorse, YT to Skagway, AKbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Skagway, AK to Haines, AKferry ferry
    32h 46m
    $762–2,162

  3. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)plane plane AVV - YXY
    3. Take the bus from Whitehorse, YT to Skagway, AKbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Skagway, AK to Haines, AKferry ferry
    36h 19m
    $1,001–2,851

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Juneau International Airport (JNU) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration27h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$590Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,167 mi
  • Duration: 33h 8m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Haines, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Haines. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Juneau International Airport (JNU), take the taxi to Juneau, AK, then take the car ferry to Haines. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY), walk to Whitehorse International Airport, take the bus to Quartz Road & 2nd Avenue, take the bus to 2nd Avenue & Keish Street, take the bus to Skagway, AK, take the bus to Skagway Railroad Dock, walk to Skagway, AK, then take the ferry to Haines, AK.

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