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How to get fromSeattle to Girdwoodby plane, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Girdwood by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane SEA - ANC
    2. Take the train from Anchorage to Girdwoodtrain train
    9h 22m
    $473–1,058

  2. Train to Portland International Airport, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane PDX - ANC
    3. Take the train from Anchorage to Girdwoodtrain train
    12h 58m
    $348–1,320

  3. Drive 2,298.8 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Girdwoodcar car 2,298.8 mi
    45h 51m
    $420–606

  4. Fly from Paine Field County Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane PAE - ANC
    2. Take the train from Anchorage to Girdwoodtrain train
    11h 20m
    $385–1,630

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights

Calendar164Weekly Planes
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,505.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Girdwood, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Girdwood. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to SeaTac Station, take the line 574 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport (ANC), walk to Airport South Terminal, take the line 65 bus to Downtown Transit Center, walk to Anchorage, take the train to Girdwood, walk to Ice Cream Shop and Coast Pizza, then take the bus to Downtown Alyeska. Alternatively, you can drive from Seattle to Girdwood in around 45h 51m.

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