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How to get fromSeattle to Valdezby plane, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Seattle to Valdez by plane, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly, bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane SEA - ANC
    2. Take the bus from Anchorage Airport to Whittier, AKbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Whittier to Valdezcarferry car ferry
    14h 32m
    $471–986

  2. Drive 2,196.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Seattle to Valdezcar car 2,196.4 mi
    43h 52m
    $401–579

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

Calendar144Weekly Planes
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,608.6 mi
  • Duration: 14h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Valdez. 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 Anchorage Airport, take the bus to Whittier, AK, walk to Whittier, then take the car ferry to Valdez. Alternatively, you can drive from Seattle to Valdez in around 43h 52m.

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