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How to get fromSoldotna to Valdezby car, car ferry, bus, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Soldotna to Valdez by car, car ferry, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Soldotna to Whittiercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Whittier to Valdezcarferry car ferry Wtr
    8h 4m
    $41–95

  2. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Soldotna to Airport South Terminalcar car
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Anchorage to Sheep Mountain Lodgebus bus
    3. Drive from Sheep Mountain Lodge to Valdezcar car
    9h 45m
    $113–145

  3. Drive, shuttle

    1. Drive from Soldotna to Dimond Transit Centercar car
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Alaska Airlines Center to Valdez Safewayshuttle bus Gulkana
    11h 24m
    $118–189

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  • Distance: 198.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Soldotna, AK, USA and Valdez, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Soldotna to Valdez. However, you can drive to Whittier, take the car ferry to Valdez, then drive to Valdez. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Soldotna to Valdez via Airport South Terminal, Downtown Transit Center Anchorage, and Sheep Mountain Lodge in around 9h 45m.

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