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How to get fromSeward to North Poleby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Seward to North Pole by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Seward Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Anchorage, AK - Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane ANC - FAI
    8h 56m
    $201–375

  2. Drive 495.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Seward to North Polecar car 495.2 mi
    9h 22m
    $91–131

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Small Boat Harbor - Seward, AK to Denali Park/McKinley Village - Alaskabus bus Park to Park Northbound
    2. Take the bus from Denali Park Village Lodge - Alaska to Fairbanks, AKbus bus Denali Park to Fairbanks Van Transfer
    15h 43m
    $308–360

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Seward to Anchoragetrain train Coastal Classic NB
    2. Take the train from Anchorage to Fairbankstrain train Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
    17h 22m
    $306–902

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seward Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Centerbus bus Seward Cruise Transfer
    2. Take the train from Anchorage to Fairbankstrain train Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
    17h 39m
    $235–639

Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 421.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Seward, AK, USA and North Pole, AK, USA?

You can take a bus from Small Boat Harbor - Seward, AK to 850 - Santa Claus Lane @ 5th Ave via Denali Park/McKinley Village - Alaska, Denali Park Village Lodge - Alaska, Fairbanks, AK, and 101 - Transit Center in around 15h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Seward to North Pole via Seward, Anchorage, and Fairbanks in around 17h 22m.

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