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How to get fromSandpoint to Fairbanksby train, plane, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Sandpoint to Fairbanks by train, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Train to Spokane International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Spokanetrain train
    2. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane GEG - FAI
    12h 6m
    $186–769

  2. Drive 2,188.6 mi

    1. Drive from Sandpoint to Fairbankscar car 2,188.6 mi
    43h 55m
    $400–577

  3. Train to Glacier Park International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane FCA - FAI
    14h 14m
    $485–1,767

  4. Train, bus to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Spokanetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Pullman, WAbus bus
    3. Fly from Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane PUW - FAI
    14h 25m
    $287–1,117

  5. Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Sandpoint to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar car
    2. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane MSO - FAI
    13h 13m
    $427–1,652

Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,720.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 6m

What companies run services between Sandpoint, ID, USA and Fairbanks, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sandpoint to Fairbanks. However, you can take the train to Spokane, walk to Sprague @ Bernard, take the bus to Spokane International Airport Concourse C, walk to Spokane International Airport (GEG) airport, fly to Fairbanks (FAI), walk to 728 - Fairbanks International Airport, take the bus to 157 - UAF Wood Center, then take the bus to 294 - Lacey St @ Northward Building Southbound. Alternatively, you can drive from Sandpoint to Fairbanks in around 43h 55m.

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