There are 5 ways to get from Whittier to Talkeetna 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
- Take the bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Downtown Talkeetna at Mahaysbus Denali Express Northbound
5h 36m$107–160Drive 171.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Whittier to Talkeetnacar 171.7 mi
3h 27m$32–46Train
- Take the train from Whittier to Anchoragetrain Glacier Discovery NB
- Take the train from Anchorage to Talkeetnatrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
6h 15m$151–513Bus via Anchorage Airport (ANC)
- Take the bus from Whittier, AK to Anchorage Airportbus Whittier
- Take the bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Downtown Talkeetna at Mahaysbus Denali Express Northbound
5h 43m$118–149Bus, train
- Take the bus from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Centerbus Whittier Cruise Transfer NB
- Take the train from Anchorage to Talkeetnatrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
6h 28m$132–365
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whittier to Talkeetna is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Whittier to Talkeetna is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Whittier to Talkeetna. However, there are services departing from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska and arriving at Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays via Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Whittier to Talkeetna. However, there are services departing from Whittier and arriving at Talkeetna via Anchorage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Whittier and Talkeetna is 180 miles. The road distance is 172.7 miles.
The best way to get from Whittier to Talkeetna without a car is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Whittier to Talkeetna, including transfers.
Whittier to Talkeetna bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, depart from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska station.
Whittier to Talkeetna train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Whittier station.
The best way to get from Whittier to Talkeetna is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $550 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Whittier, AK, USA and Talkeetna, AK, USA?
You can take a bus from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays via Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whittier to Talkeetna via Anchorage in around 6h 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
Train from Anchorage to Talkeetna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–284
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
- Schedules at
- Alaska Railroad Schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $85–190
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $284
Train from Anchorage to Talkeetna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–284
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
- Schedules at
- Alaska Railroad Schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $85–190
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $284
- 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
Bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- The Park Connection
- Schedules at
- The Park Connection Schedules
Bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- The Park Connection
- Schedules at
- The Park Connection Schedules
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 Talkeetna bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, arrive at Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center station.
Whittier to Talkeetna train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Anchorage station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whittier to Talkeetna is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Whittier to Talkeetna.
There are 48+ hotels available in Talkeetna.