There are 4 ways to get from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Fairbanks by bus, plane, train, or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Whittier, AK to Anchorage Airportbus
- Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane ANC - FAI
6h 18m$190–346Drive 415.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Fairbankscar 415.9 mi
7h 56m$76–110Bus
- Take the bus from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Centerbus
- Take the bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Denali Cabins - Alaskabus
- Take the bus from Denali Cabins, McKinley Park to Fairbanks, AKbus
12h 31m$312–380Train
- Take the train from Whittier to Anchoragetrain Glacier Discovery NB
- Take the train from Anchorage to Fairbankstrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
14h 55m$236–773
Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Fairbanks is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Fairbanks is to bus and fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $190 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Fairbanks. However, there are services departing from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska and arriving at Fairbanks, AK via Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center and Denali Cabins, McKinley Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Fairbanks. However, there are services departing from Whittier and arriving at Fairbanks via Anchorage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.
The distance between Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska and Fairbanks is 336 miles. The road distance is 418.3 miles.
The best way to get from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Fairbanks without a car is to bus which takes 12h 31m and costs $310 - $380.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Fairbanks, including transfers.
Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Fairbanks bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, depart from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska station.
Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Fairbanks train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Whittier station.
The best way to get from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Fairbanks is to bus which takes 12h 31m and costs $310 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $800 and takes 14h 55m.
What companies run services between Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska, AK, USA and Fairbanks, AK, USA?
You can take a bus from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Fairbanks, AK via Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center and Denali Cabins, McKinley Park in around 12h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whittier to Fairbanks via Anchorage in around 14h 55m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Anchorage International Airport to Fairbanks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- 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 Fairbanks
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $170–553
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
- Schedules at
- Alaska Railroad Schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $170–300
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $553
- 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
- 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 Denali Cabins - Alaska
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- The Park Connection
- Schedules at
- The Park Connection Schedules
- Phone
- +1 800-208-0200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alaska Tour & Travel
Bus from Denali Cabins, McKinley Park to Fairbanks, AK
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $165
- Website
- Alaska Tour & Travel
- Schedules at
- Alaska Tour & Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Fairbanks bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, arrive at Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center station.
Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Fairbanks train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Anchorage station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Fairbanks is 418 miles. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Fairbanks.
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