There are 4 ways to get from Whittier to Downtown Anchorage by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Centerbus Whittier Cruise Transfer NB
2h 20m$45–75Drive 60.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Whittier to Downtown Anchoragecar 60.2 mi
1h 15m$11–16Train
- Take the train from Whittier to Anchoragetrain Glacier Discovery NB
2h 22m$65–224Bus via Anchorage Airport
- Take the bus from Whittier, AK to Anchorage Airportbus Whittier
2h 28m$58–64
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whittier to Downtown Anchorage is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Whittier to Downtown Anchorage is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $11 - $16.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska and arriving at Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Whittier and arriving at Anchorage. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Whittier and Downtown Anchorage is 66 miles. The road distance is 60.6 miles.
The best way to get from Whittier to Downtown Anchorage without a car is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $45 - $75.
The bus from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center takes 2h 15m including transfers and departs hourly.
Whittier to Downtown Anchorage bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, depart from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska station.
Whittier to Downtown Anchorage train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Whittier station.
The best way to get from Whittier to Downtown Anchorage is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $230 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Whittier, AK, USA and Downtown Anchorage, AK, USA?
Park Connection Motor Coach operates a bus from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center on demand. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Alaska Railroad operates a train from Whittier to Anchorage once daily. Tickets cost $65–224 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 800 544 0552
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
Train from Whittier to Anchorage
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–224
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
- Schedules at
- Alaska Railroad Schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $65–160
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $224
- Phone
- +1 800.266.8625
- [email protected]
- Website
- The Park Connection
Bus from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- The Park Connection
- Schedules at
- The Park Connection Schedules
- Phone
- +1 907 350 6010
- [email protected]
- Website
- ACT Big Bus
Bus from Whittier, AK to Anchorage Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55–65
- Schedules at
- ACT Big Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Whittier to Downtown Anchorage bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, arrive at Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center station.
Whittier to Downtown Anchorage train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Anchorage station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whittier to Downtown Anchorage is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Whittier to Downtown Anchorage.
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