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

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Skagway by plane, bus, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, bus

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    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
    30h 53m
    $743–2,193

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Juneau International Airport (JNU)plane plane MEL - JNU
    2. Take the carferry from Juneau, AK to Skagwaycarferry car ferry
    32h 55m
    $656–2,310

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

    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
    33h 26m
    $982–2,982

  4. Train to Bendigo Airport, fly to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bendigo Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Bendigo Airport (BXG) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)plane plane BXG - YXY
    3. Take the bus from Whitehorse, YT to Skagway, AKbus bus
    39h 21m
    $982–2,882

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration25h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$570Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,266.8 mi
  • Duration: 30h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Skagway. However, 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, then take the bus to Skagway, AK. Alternatively, 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 Skagway.

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