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How to get fromSkagway to Palmerby plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Skagway to Palmer by plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Skagway Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Skagway Airport (SGY) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane SGY - ANC
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Anchorage to Palmer, AK - Three Bearsbus bus
    7h 57m
    $325–1,497

  2. Drive 769.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Skagway to Palmercar car 769.8 mi
    15h 52m
    $141–203

  3. Car ferry to Juneau International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Skagway to Juneau, AKcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Juneau International Airport (JNU) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane JNU - ANC
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Anchorage to Palmer, AK - Three Bearsbus bus
    12h 2m
    $284–492

  4. Car ferry to Haines Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Skagway to Hainescarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Haines Airport (HNS) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane HNS - ANC
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Anchorage to Palmer, AK - Three Bearsbus bus
    8h 29m
    $322–1,545

Skagway Airport (SGY) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$296Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 563 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Skagway, AK, USA and Palmer, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Skagway to Palmer. However, you can fly to Anchorage International Airport (ANC), walk to Airport South Terminal, take the line 65 bus to Downtown Transit Center, then take the bus to Palmer, AK - Three Bears. Alternatively, you can drive from Skagway to Palmer in around 15h 52m.

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