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How to get fromValdez to Talkeetnaby car ferry, car, bus, train, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Valdez to Talkeetna by car ferry, car, bus, train, or shuttle

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the carferry from Valdez to Whittiercarferry car ferry Wtr / ...
    2. Drive from Whittier to Talkeetnacar car
    9h 13m
    $50–110

  2. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Valdez to Sheep Mountain Lodgecar car
    2. Take the bus from Sheep Mountain Lodge to Downtown Transit Center Anchoragebus bus
    3. Take the train from Anchorage to Talkeetnatrain train
    10h
    $169–390

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Valdez Safeway to Glenallen IGA storeshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Glenallen IGA to Downtown Transit Center Anchoragebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Downtown Talkeetna at Mahaysbus bus
    10h 43m
    $177–234

  4. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Valdez to Whittiercarferry car ferry Wtr / ...
    2. Take the train from Whittier to Anchoragetrain train
    3. Take the train from Anchorage to Talkeetnatrain train
    13h 10m
    $170–585

  5. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Valdez to Tatitlekcarferry car ferry Vdz
    2. Take the carferry from Tatitlek to Whittiercarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Whittier, AK to Anchorage Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Downtown Talkeetna at Mahaysbus bus
    14h 43m
    $139–229

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 260.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Valdez to Talkeetna. However, you can drive to Valdez, take the car ferry to Whittier, then drive to Talkeetna. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Valdez to Talkeetna via Sheep Mountain Lodge, Downtown Transit Center Anchorage, and Anchorage in around 10h.

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