There are 3 ways to get from North Pole to Prudhoe Bay by plane, bus, or car
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Fairbanks (FAI) to Prudhoe Airport (SCC) flights
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The cheapest way to get from North Pole to Prudhoe Bay is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 11h 35m.
The fastest way to get from North Pole to Prudhoe Bay is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $270 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from North Pole to Prudhoe Bay. However, there are services departing from Fairbanks, AK and arriving at Deadhorse, Prudhoe Bay, AK via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.
The distance between North Pole and Prudhoe Bay is 398 miles. The road distance is 510.3 miles.
The best way to get from North Pole to Prudhoe Bay without a car is to bus which takes 16h 19m and costs $340 - $480.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from North Pole to Prudhoe Bay, including transfers.
North Pole to Prudhoe Bay bus services, operated by Dalton Highway Express, depart from Fairbanks, AK station.
The best way to get from North Pole to Prudhoe Bay is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $270 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $480 and takes 16h 19m.
North Pole to Prudhoe Bay bus services, operated by Dalton Highway Express, arrive at Deadhorse, Prudhoe Bay, AK station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Pole to Prudhoe Bay is 510 miles. It takes approximately 11h 35m to drive from North Pole to Prudhoe Bay.
What companies run services between North Pole, AK, USA and Prudhoe Bay, AK, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Fairbanks (FAI) to Prudhoe Airport (SCC) once daily. Alternatively, Dalton Highway Express operates a bus from Fairbanks, AK to Deadhorse, Prudhoe Bay, AK twice a week. Tickets cost $290–410 and the journey takes 15h 50m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Fairbanks to Prudhoe Airport via Anchorage
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- daltonhighwayexpress.com
Bus from Fairbanks, AK to Deadhorse, Prudhoe Bay, AK
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $290–410
- Schedules at
- daltonhighwayexpress.com
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